One related study[1] found that when you tell people about your goal, you are less likely to actually achieve your task. [1] http://www.psych.nyu.edu/gollwitze

One related study[1] found that when you tell people about your goal, you are less likely to actually achieve your task. [1] http://www.psych.nyu.edu/gollwitzer/09_Gollwitzer_Sheeran_Seifert_Michalski_When_Intentions_.pdf http://www.psych.nyu.edu/gollwitzer/09_Gollwitzer_Sheeran_Se...