4 Principles Of Achievement Theory
According to the most basic elements of achievement theory, everyone has a different need for achievement.In effect this means that we develop own definitions of achievement.
We Are All Different
Generally speaking, achievement can be considered a human need.In some cases, an individual's need for achievement might be minimal, easily satisfied by completing the daily tasks of simply living his or her life.
Another person might have a higher need of achievement which could be satisfied by completing the daily sudoku or crossword puzzle.
Similarly a third person's need for achievement can only be met by above average accomplishments.
And of course there are the high achievers for whom no achievement short of extraordinary is acceptable.
This leads to the 1st principle of achievement theory:
as individuals we need different levels of achievement
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What Does Achievement Mean To You?
Virtually every definition of achievement makes reference to accomplishing intended or desired results.In other words, achievement is about reaching goals.
And of course effectively reaching one's goals is based on sound planning.
In the briefest of terms, the definition of achievement is all about clarifying the results to be accomplished.
Creating your own definition of achievement is simply defining the results you want to achieve.
Once you have defined these desired results...or goals...you have in fact defined what achievement means to you.
The 2nd principle of the theory of achievement is:
you create your own definition of achievement
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High Achievers
A person with a strong need for achievement tends to exhibit such characteristics as:- a preference for tasks over which they have control and responsibility
- needing to identify closely, and be identified closely, with the successful outcomes of their actions
- seeking tasks that are sufficiently difficult to be challenging, to be capable of demonstrating expertise, and to gain recognition from others, while also being sufficiently easy to be capable of achievement
- avoiding the likelihood and consequences of failure
- requiring feedback on achievements to ensure that success is recognized
From high achievers we can learn the 3rd principle of achievement theory:
the highest level of achievement requires very focused action, all of which is concentrated on bringing about desired results.
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Your Achievement Ladder
The good news is that with a good plan and a sound commitment to achieving your desired results, you are not limited by the length of your ladder.The only limitations on your ladder of achievement are those that you set yourself.
Your achievement ladder represents the 4th principle of achievement theory:
your level of achievement is as high as you choose to set it
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