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Maybe both are correct but for different kind of personalities. Personally I don't like to state my plans, I do better work in stealth mode (or do I just enjoy
by johnchristopher 13y ago
Maybe both are correct but for different kind of personalities.
Personally I don't like to state my plans, I do better work in stealth mode (or do I just enjoy it more ?) ; but my SO hates backing out of her own words and I noticed it's a good incentive for her to push things through.
- jmzbond 13y agoI agree with you! I think you can always find a study supporting one side or the other. In this case, the author explains that the rationale is that telling your plans satisfies your self identity enough. I think the degree of "enough" is likely what's driven by personality differences (which are in turn driven by socio- cultural- etc.) For me, I know that when I tell people stuff (and this also depends on what the "stuff" is, telling people I'm going to eat Chipotle doesn't mean I'll do it) I become very motivated to do it to avoid "losing face."
- davidb_ 13y agoI think your audience matters as well. Personally, I've noticed if I'm at a party with people I don't know too well (and for some reason discussing personal goals), that interaction has little bearing on my motivation. But, if I'm discussing my goals with people I admire, I am more motivated to complete them in order to maintain my reputation.