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Building a practically useful theory of goal setting and task motivation
Edwin A. Locke, Gary P. Latham · 2002 · American Psychologist, 57(9), 705-717
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Summary
Review/theory paper summarizing evidence that specific, challenging goals improve performance through attention, effort, persistence, and strategy use.
Why it matters here
Supports the limited psychological version of manifestation: goals and expectancy can change behavior, not reality itself.