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Goals, Memory, and Motivation

8/11/2017

The power of memory is elusive. It is difficult to quantify, yet it is undeniable that memories are often times what we yearn to create. The goals you set are also almost always tied to creating memories, or at least they should be, as the power of memory can help you maintain your motivation.

Salient vs. Gist Memory

Consider the difference of setting a goal to run the Boston Marathon verses the more general goal to lose ten pounds.

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