#43 - The Science of Goal Setting | New Years Resolutions | Dr. Edwin Locke, PhD

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Dr. Edwin Locke is internationally known for his decades of research in goal setting. In this episode, 80 year old Psychologist, Edwin, shares some of the answers and best practices for goal setting. Learn how to improve your chances of achieving your goals this year by creating goals with specific components in mind. Also learn how to determine the best areas of goal setting for you. Edwin also provides insight into how to live a purposeful and happy life. Hope this helps create your goals for 2019 and onward! Want to work with Kyle Reidhead for Health or Weight Loss Coaching? https://healthsimpleinfo.com/health-coach Subscribe to the HealthSimple Email list for weekly health tips and products discounts from Kyle Reidhead! https://www.healthsimpleinfo.com (look for the pop up) **$50 off the Oura Ring: Use Code: HealthSimple50 Link: ouraring.com/partners/HealthSimple/ **So You Want To Eat Healthy eBook**: https://www.healthsimpleinfo.com/eat-healthy/ Dr. Edwin Locke Edwin A. Locke is Dean’s Professor (Emeritus) of Leadership and Motivation at the R.H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park. He received his BA from Harvard in 1960 and his Ph.D. in Industrial Psychology from Cornell University in 1964. He has published more than 300 chapters, notes and articles in professional journals, on such subjects as work motivation, job satisfaction, incentives, and the philosophy of science. He is also the author, co author, edited or co editor of 13 books, including The Selfish Path to Romance: How to Love with Passion and Reason. He is internationally known for his research on goal setting. A recent survey found that Locke’s goal setting theory was ranked #1 in importance among 73 management theories. His work has been supported by numerous research grants, and he has served as consultant to research firms and private businesses. Website: https://edwinlocke.com/