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Originally Posted by Tim Brownson  they don't wait to succeed before they feel confident. |
That isn't necessarily what Nick is promoting.
In my experience I used to set high goals. These high goals caused negative emotion because my current capabilities were so far from achieving them. This negative emotion then caused me to procrastinate... and sometimes give up on the goal.
I now focus on small goals because I know that when I achieve goals, I am more likely to feel positive emotion which further helps me along the process.
I am less likely to procrastinate writing a paragraph than I am writing a 10 page research paper. My whole life, I've been taught by "self help" gurus to change my belief system. Change my beliefs from "I can't write a 10 page paper" to "I can...".
The reality is that in one sitting, I can't write a 10 page paper. I don't posses the competence to do so. I can do small chunks though which eventually will lead to a 10 page paper.
This is what I believe Nick is promoting. And it's helped this past semester. Thanks Nick!