Negotiate Anything Why Smart Goals Are Setting You Up for Mediocrity – Caroline Miller Reveals How to Achieve the Impossible
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May 13, 2025 Caroline Miller, a leading expert in goal setting and author of 'Big Goals', challenges the traditional SMART goals approach that many find limiting. She discusses the difference between learning and performance goals, highlighting the danger of 'zombie goals.' Through engaging stories, Caroline emphasizes the importance of resilience, creativity, and supportive relationships in achieving big ambitions. She also introduces 'amplorship' as a way to empower women and foster collaboration, making this an insightful listen for anyone aiming for extraordinary success.
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Accelerate Learning Curve
- For learning goals, accelerate your learning by accessing education and resources to flatten the learning curve.
- This helps you turn a new skill into a checklist goal through repeated practice and experience.
Jaden Daniels’ Rookie Training
- NFL quarterback Jaden Daniels trains with augmented reality to read defenses, helping him not play like a rookie.
- His extensive coaching and practice illustrate how mastering learning goals transitions into checklist goals.
Contextualize Mentor Advice
- Advice from mentors must be contextualized by your identity and goal type; what works as a checklist goal for them may be a learning goal for you.
- Be critical and selective about the input you accept to best support your unique goal pursuit.
