Values
e.g., family, free time, money, fame, etc.
Skills & Abilities
e.g., math, art, athletics, language, etc.
Interests
e.g., sports, socializing, drawing, travelling, etc.

GOALS

Goals in terms of contributions to society. Examples:
  • entertain and inspire millions of people
  • provide medical care for people with heart problems
  • YOU

    Description

    SOCIETY

    Description
    Contributions
    e.g., healthcare, entertainment, education, etc.
    Rewards
    e.g., money, fame, etc.

    PERSONAL GOALS

    Goals for personal achievement. Examples:
  • Become a top NBA basket ball player
  • Become a heart surgeon
  • Basic Ideas

  • Society values your contributions based on how significant and unique your contributions are, and how many people are helped by your contributions.
  • So, to get more in rewards, increase the significance and uniqueness of your contributions, and figure out ways to help more people.
  • If you set goals that are based on your values, skills, and interests, you are more likely to work towards them than if your goals are set by somebody else.
  • Contribution Oriented Goal Theory

    V = f(S, U, N)

    V = Value of Contribution to Society

    S = Significance of Contribution

    U = Uniqueness of Contribution

    N = Number of people helped

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