Why 92% Who Write Goals Actually Succeed

Published 2025-11-27 10-03

Summary

I spent years chasing the wrong goals and burning out. Then I learned that 92% of people who write down specific goals actually achieve them. My book breaks down the exact framework that changed everything.

The story

I spent years making the same mistakes over and over – chasing the wrong goals, burning out, wondering why success felt so empty when I finally got there.

Then I discovered something that changed everything: 92% of people who write down specific goals and track progress actually achieve them, compared to just 3% who keep goals in their head [Dominican University study].

But here’s what nobody tells you – it’s not just about setting goals. It’s about understanding the system behind sustainable growth.

In my book “The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21,” I break down the exact framework that took me from confused and directionless to building a life I actually want to wake up to. No fluff. Just the practical stuff I had to learn the hard way.

The data is clear: people who invest in personal development early see compound returns throughout their entire career. A Stanford study found that intentional skill-building in your 20s correlates with 34% higher lifetime earnings.

I wrote this book because I was tired of generic advice that sounds good but doesn’t actually work. Every chapter includes actionable steps you can start today.

If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and want a roadmap that’s actually based on what works, check out “The Journey” at attilahorvath.net/the-journey.

Your future self will thank you.

This post was inspired by my “The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21” book, at
https://attilahorvath.net/the-journey.

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