11) Ninja Training, part 2: WISE goals

I am presenting to the world, the Dolderman Theory of Intrinsic Motivation.  This is rooted in complex systems thinking, humanistic psychology, and modern integrative social-developmental neuroscience.  But for now, let’s stick with the fun, useful part.

My claim:  WISE goals rule, especially for long-term happiness. They wipe the walls with those silly SMART goals we’re always being coached to set….

What are WISE goals?  They are Wicked, Illuminating, Sexy, and Effervescent