Big Goals with Caroline Adams Miller  - Part 1

In this episode, Caroline Adams Miller explores effective goal setting and presents a research-backed approach to achieving personal and professional aspirations. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• The limitations of the SMART goal system
• Introduction of Locke and Latham's goal-setting theory
• Key differences between performance and learning goals
• Importance of goal clarity in personal and professional settings
• Real-life examples of goal-setting failures
• Using the Oura Ring to maximize health and well-being
• Advice for cultivating a growth mindset
• Encouragement to embrace challenges and setbacks as learning experiences
• Insights on tracking progress and measuring success

Bio:

For over 30 years, Caroline Adams Miller has been a trailblazer in advancing these fields, helping individuals and organizations reach their most ambitious goals and improve overall wellbeing. She was among the first to earn a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006, a program pioneered by Dr. Martin Seligman, the founder of positive psychology. Caroline also graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University, laying the groundwork for her future achievements in
psychology and personal development. She is a black-belt martial artist and a Masters swimmer.

Caroline is the author of nine influential books, including:
• My Name is Caroline (Doubleday 1988, Gurze 2000, Cogent 2014), a pioneering recovery memoir that has given hope to countless individuals battling eating disorders.
• Getting Grit (SoundsTrue 2017), which explores the science of perseverance and was recognized as one of the “top ten books that will change your life” in 2017 and one of the “top 25 books that will help you find your purpose” in 2023.
• Creating Your Best Life (Sterling 2009, 2021), a #1-ranked book on goal-setting that combines the science of success with research on happiness and was the first mass-market book to bridge these fields using Locke and Latham’s goalsetting theory.
• Big Goals (Wiley, 2024), which offers an accessible, updated framework for
achieving significant goals, incorporating modern research on mindset, grit,
artificial intelligence, and resilience. It provides practical strategies for both
personal and organizational success, grounded in 15 years of new research in
positive psychology. This book is destined to change the way people view
goalsetting and has been selected as a must-read for The Next Big Idea Club.

Her books have been translated into multiple languages, including German, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and Italian, reaching a global audience

You can find more information about Caroline Adams Miller here.  

Big Goals: The Science of Setting Them, Achieving Them, and Creating Your Best Life.   

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