Ulterior Motives

How goals, both seen and unseen, drive behavior.
by Art Markman, Ph.D.

Get energized about your future…just compare it to your life now.

By Art Markman, Ph.D. on May 13, 2009 in Ulterior Motives

It is easier to set goals than to achieve them. Setting goals requires only thinking about the future, and envisioning what you would like that future to be. If you want to learn to sing, you can imagine yourself as a successful singer and how rewarding it would be to sing for a group of people who are enjoying your music. Read More

You are absolutely right

Submitted by Arlenne on May 16, 2009 - 10:12am.

You are absolutely right about everything; energy, a good attitude and realistic goals make them way easier to reach. But also, I think its important to find some extra support in those ones that love you and believe in you...you can do a lot more if you can count on someone. :)

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Art Markman, Ph.D.

Art Markman, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist at the University of Texas whose research spans a range of topics in the way people think.

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