Proximal goals replace big plans with 5-minute next steps; paired with start rituals, the method lowers resistance to hard tasks.

This is an excerpt from my new book, Organizational Psychology for Managers. I’ve mentioned several times the concept of creating subgoals and how large goals generate a great many smaller goals. This ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the psychology of millennials at work. This article is more than 9 years old. As we plan our careers and seek the most ...