Goals Toolkit: How to Set & Achieve Your Goals

In this episode, I describe science-based protocols to set and achieve your goals in a way that maximizes the likelihood of reaching them. I explain how to define a priority and reach a specific goal by systematically assessing the challenge level, measurability, milestones, and action states needed to make progress from start to finish. I also explain research-supported tools to improve your performance during cognitive or physical goal work — including directed visualization, variable reward timing, and optimizing your physical environment. I also dispel common myths about goal setting and achievement. This episode provides a science-supported toolkit of zero-cost strategies for goal-setting, goal-pursuit, and goal-completion that can be applied to any physical or cognitive endeavor.

Articles

• Circadian Rhythms in Attention

Huberman Lab Episodes

• The Science of Setting & Achieving Goals
• Dr. Maya Shankar: How to Shape Your Identity & Goals
• Dr. Emily Balcetis: Tools for Setting & Achieving Goals
• Focus Toolkit: Tools to Improve Your Focus & Concentration
• Leverage Dopamine to Overcome Procrastination & Optimize Effort
• Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction
• Time Perception & Entrainment by Dopamine, Serotonin & Hormones

Huberman Lab Neural Network Newsletters

• Teach & Learn Better With A “Neuroplasticity Super Protocol”
• Tools to Manage Dopamine and Improve Motivation & Drive
• Foundational Fitness Protocol

Other Resources

• Tim Ferriss “30 Life Hacks I know at 30 that I wish I knew at 20”