Big Goals

Unlock the Secret to Achieving Your Biggest Goals No matter where you are in your journey—hesitant to begin, frustrated by failure, or striving for even greater success—Big Goals offers a proven roadmap to turn your ambitions into reality. Drawing on 15 years of cutting-edge positive psychology research and Caroline Adams Miller’s extensive coaching expertise, this book equips you with practical tools, unique worksheets, and actionable strategies to take charge of your personal growth and professional success. If you’ve struggled with setting or reaching your goals, the problem isn’t your ambition—it’s your approach. Big Goals introduces a fresh, science-backed framework to help you overcome obstacles, stay motivated, and achieve results that truly matter. Through the pages of Big Goals, you’ll discover: How to use positive psychology practices to build grit, resilience, and a winning mindset. The BRIDGE methodology (Brainstorming, Relationships, Investments, Decisions, Grit, and Excellence) to clarify your goals and maintain momentum. How to integrate Goal Setting Theory (GST) for smarter task management, effective feedback, and consistent performance improvements. Packed with practical advice and real-world insights, Big Goals will inspire you to dream bigger and work smarter—whether you’re aiming for personal transformation, career advancement, or organizational success.

Foreword xi Introduction xiii Part I The Pillars of Productivity 1 Chapter 1 The State of Goal Setting Today 5 Chapter 2 The Emergence of a Better Way 17 Chapter 3 The Science-Based “Secret” 33 Chapter 4 The BRIDGE from Theory to Success 53 Part II Crossing the BRIDGE 63 Chapter 5 Brainstorming 65 Chapter 6 Relationships 87 Chapter 7 Investments 101 Chapter 8 Decision-Making 115 Chapter 9 Good Grit 129 Chapter 10 Excellence 145 Part III Supplemental Resources 159 Acknowledgments 209 About the Author 211 Index 213