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3 Practical Lessons for Achieving Goals from Work Motivation Research

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It’s not surprising most of us at least think about setting a resolution at the beginning of a new year. We’re wired to be goal-setters. Psychologists call goals the language of the brain that directs the brain’s executive function. The executive function allows us to plan instead of being slaves to instincts (which is a … Read more

4 Purpose-Driven Resolutions Worth Making and Keeping

Over half of Americans state a resolution at the start of the new year. The percentage who make resolutions, but never post them on Facebook to let the world know, is arguably much higher. Unfortunately, research finds by the end of this first week of the year, 25 percent of resolutions will be unkept. After six months, over 55 … Read more

Reader Favorites: Top 5 Posts From 2016

As we start 2017 I am thankful for you: the subscribers, readers, and visitors of Purpose Speaks. Whether you’ve simply skimmed a few posts or shared meaningful and helpful posts with friends and family, you’ve played an important role in furthering the mission to cultivate a society in which purpose is central. As I’ve reflected on … Read more