Goal Setting and Achievement Strategies

The video discusses the importance of goal setting for students of all ages. It explains how small, short-term goals contribute to achieving larger, long-term goals. The teacher emphasizes the need for commitment and perseverance in overcoming obstacles. A homework assignment is introduced, encouraging students to identify and work towards their goals, with rewards for completion. The video concludes with motivational insights, highlighting that goal setting is relevant for everyone, regardless of age.

What is the primary purpose of setting a goal according to the introduction?

• To give you a purpose and something to work towards

• To make others jealous

• To have something to brag about

• To avoid doing any work

What fraction of people are willing to work towards their goals?

• All of them

• A quarter of them

• About half of them

• None of them

What happens to the group of people who find the work towards their goals too difficult?

• They find a way to overcome the obstacles

• They get more motivated

• They quit on their journey

• They achieve their goals faster

What is the key characteristic of the group that successfully achieves their goals?

• They wait for others to help

• They avoid challenges

• They make excuses

• They find a way through obstacles

What should students write in the starburst on their goal homework?

• Their daily routine

• Their favorite color

• Their favorite food

• Their big goal

What is an example of a short-term goal mentioned in the homework assignment?

• Doing 50 push-ups by the end of the day

• Traveling the world

• Learning a new language

• Becoming a doctor

What is a necessary step for someone who wants to become a doctor?

• Getting plenty of sleep

• Avoiding school

• Skipping college

• Playing video games

How long might it take to complete some goals according to the assignment?

• A few minutes

• Several days, months, or even years

• A couple of hours

• A single day

What is an example of a goal for a four-year-old?

• Brushing every single tooth

• Running a marathon

• Starting a business

• Writing a novel

What should parents do when they see the goal sheets sent home?

• Discuss and help their child think about their goals

• Use them as a shopping list

• Ignore them

• Throw them away