The Anti-Goal Goal-Setting Strategy: 3 Tweaks That Change Everything | Ep 106

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So many people set goals totally wrong. They focus on outcomes they can't control, ignore their real schedules and life constraints, and wait for January 1st like it's some magical starting point... and then they wonder why they quit by their New Year’s resolutions by February.

In this episode, I reveal a different approach: the anti-goal goal-setting strategy. This isn't about avoiding goals altogether (obviously we need goals). Instead, it's about setting them in a way that’s realistic and attainable.

I'm breaking down the three biggest mistakes people make when setting goals (whether it's New Year's resolutions or any other time of year) and giving you the specific fixes for each one. These aren't just woo-woo mindset ideas… they're practical strategies you can apply immediately to any goal you're working toward.

⭐What You Learn:

▶ Why focusing on outcomes instead of effort sets you up for failure
▶ Why your goals keep failing even when you have good intentions
▶ How to make sure your goals fit your real schedule and energy (not your fantasy version)
▶ Why certain dates feel magical (and why they're not)
▶ When timing truly matters for a goal versus when it's just an excuse
▶ How outcome-only measurement creates burnout and what to do instead

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Never stop learning.
xoxo - Katie

⏱ Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction: The Problem with New Year's Resolutions
1:53 - What the Anti-Goal Goal-Setting Strategy Means
4:22 - Mistake #1:
7:39 - Solution #1:
12:49 - Mistake #2:
15:22 - Solution #2:
18:28 - Mistake #3:
20:51 - Solution #3:
23:24 - Recap: The Anti-Goal Framework
25:17 - Final Call to Action

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Learn and Work Smarter is my weekly podcast show for students and career professionals who want practical, science-backed tactics to manage work and life without burning out.

I take a compassionate yet direct approach, blending insights from cognitive science with two decades of coaching and teaching experience, and a master's degree in special education. Each episode tackles one concrete strategy—flexible time-blocking, executive-function skill-building, active-recall study methods, note-taking systems that drive action, and more—so you understand why it works and exactly how to apply it.

Expect a mix of solo deep dives, monthly listener Q&As, and expert interviews that unpack real-world challenges in school and work.

If you’re after practical strategies—not empty motivation—and care about results that last beyond the next exam or deadline, this podcast is for you. Tune in, take what you need, and never stop learning.