Some people like to announce their goals and plans. Perhaps they announce goals in an attempt to maintain accountability, or perhaps as an act of optimism, or seeking validation and feedback as they progress. Some people opine that one should not announce their goals, in case others try to negatively judge, discourage, or impede them. Still other people choose to not announce their goals and plans, because simply announcing goals gives them the positive hit of dopamine (or other happy brain chemicals), without actually accomplishing anything, and making them less likely to complete said goal(s).
Honestly, I don't like to keep secrets. I've usually been an open book. Sometimes my tendency toward transparency worked well in the past, sometimes not.
I currently have three very separate outcome if/then contingency flow charts happening in regards to my personal goals. I'm not sharing. Please know that I'm so distracted at any given moment trying to keep silent goals from spilling. I may put a few red herrings on the hook when people fish for information. I simply do not want the pressure of stated goals when so much is beyond my control.
If/when I manage to accomplish some of the goals, I'll broadcast it here... three to six months after the fact.
Click here for a good Ted Talk on goals.
