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Why it’s about the journey, not the destination.

"The journey is the reward." – Chinese Proverb

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Goalseye Team
January 08, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

The Power of Intrinsic Goals to Motivate Your Teen

When it comes to success, focusing on the journey rather than just the destination has a profound impact on motivation and well-being. Research from the American Psychological Association shows that intrinsic goals—those driven by internal satisfaction and personal growth—lead to higher levels of happiness, fulfillment, and long-term success, compared to extrinsic goals that rely on external validation like grades or awards (American Psychological Association, 2019).

At Goalseye, we prioritize the journey toward college applications. By focusing on personal growth, skill development, and progress, we help students set goals that are meaningful to them—not just goals that look good on paper. This approach encourages kids to stay motivated and engaged without feeling the pressure of constantly competing for external validation.

"Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal or ideal." – Earl Nightingale, Motivational Speaker*

Goalseye helps kids embrace the journey.

Goalseye encourages students to embrace the process of building their unique narrative by breaking down long-term goals into manageable, daily steps.

Our platform emphasizes consistent progress and self-improvement, making the experience enjoyable and fulfilling—while still preparing students for the college application process.

By focusing on intrinsic goals, we help students develop a mindset that values growth and development, preparing them for success that extends beyond college admissions.

Want to learn more about how Goalseye focuses on the journey to help your child achieve lasting success? Get started today.

*Earl Nightingale was a motivational speaker and author, known for his work on personal development. His philosophy focused on defining success as the continuous pursuit of meaningful goals, rather than simply achieving external markers of success.

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