5 Goal Setting Myths that Holds You Back - And how to fix them

You know those goals you promise to “get to someday”?

 

They’re not waiting for you.

 

And without the right approach, they’ll stay in the...

 

goal graveyard.

 

Goal setting isn’t just about dreaming big—it's about strategy, focus, and daily action.

 

Too often, we fall for myths that hold us back.

 

Let’s debunk some of the most common ones:

 

💡 Myth #1: Thinking About Your Goals Is Enough

Goals rattling around in your head are distractions. Writing them down transforms them into actionable plans.

 

Studies show it makes you 42% more likely to achieve them!

 

Your challenge (if you choose to accept it):

 

Write 10 goals every day for the next 30 days. No peeking at yesterday’s list!

 

You’ll be amazed at how clarity emerges as priorities realign and those half-hearted ambitions fade into the background.

 

📜 Myth #2: Write Once, Set for Life

Think writing your goals once is enough? Think again. Your goals aren’t static—they evolve as you do.

 

By revisiting and rewriting them daily, you keep them alive and laser-focused.

 

Try this: Without looking, rewrite your goals each day. It’s like uncovering hidden treasures within yourself.

 

Suddenly, what seemed overwhelming becomes achievable.

 

🎯 Myth #3: You Have to Do It All

You don’t have to achieve every goal. Achieving some goals make other goals redundant.

 

For example, hiring great team members and building a great organisational culture means your business becomes a lot more self-sustaining, scalable and independent of you — the owner.

 

Brian Tracy calls this the transformational goal—the one that changes everything.

 

🌀 Myth #4: The Path to Success Is Linear

Imagine this: You set a goal, work hard, and everything unfolds perfectly.

 

Sounds dreamy, right? Reality check—it’s rarely that simple.

 

Growth often comes from unexpected twists and turns and sometimes the unexpected can create your biggest breakthroughs.

 

🔥 Myth #5: Discipline Isn’t a Big Deal

Discipline isn’t sexy, but it’s powerful.

 

The tiniest habits, like making your bed every morning, can set a positive chain of events into motion.

 

What’s your “make-your-bed” habit?

It doesn’t have to be monumental.

 

Walk 10,000 steps each day (which I've been doing for 5 years now), skip social media in the morning, or take a cold shower for a few seconds at the end of your shower (and build up from there).

 

Start small, but stay consistent.