In SMART goals, what does the "S" usually stand for?
AnswerSpecific
The S in SMART stands for Specific: a clear, well-defined goal rather than a vague wish.
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The basics
About how many miles long is a marathon?
Answer26.2 miles
A marathon is 42.195 km, about 26.2 miles; 13.1 miles is a half marathon.
Going deeper
In SMART goals, what does the "M" usually stand for?
AnswerMeasurable
The M in SMART stands for Measurable, meaning you can track progress toward the goal.
In the widely used habit loop model, what comes first?
AnswerThe cue
The habit loop starts with a cue that triggers a routine, which is then reinforced by a reward.
Which Aesop fable is known for the lesson "slow and steady wins the race"?
AnswerThe Tortoise and the Hare
In The Tortoise and the Hare, the steady tortoise beats the overconfident hare.
Expert level
What does the Seven Summits challenge involve climbing?
AnswerThe highest mountain on each continent
The Seven Summits challenge is to climb the highest peak on each of the seven continents.
Parkinson's law says that work expands to fill what?
AnswerThe time available for its completion
C. Northcote Parkinson wrote in 1955 that work expands to fill the time available for its completion.
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