THE IMPORTANCE OF GOAL-SETTING; YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARD SUCCESS
<p>
</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p> Do you ever feel like you’re working hard but still not making progress? Like life is moving, but you're not steering? That’s often the result of living without clear goals.
</p><p> Goal-setting isn’t just about making a to-do list—it’s about choosing the direction of your life. It’s how you shift from simply existing to truly achieving.
</p><p> Why Goals Matter;</p><p>Goals give your life purpose and structure. They turn your dreams into something you can see, plan for, and reach. Without goals, it’s easy to drift—busy, but going nowhere.
</p><p>With the right goals, you wake up with purpose. Your time has direction. Your choices become intentional. Goals help you turn vision into results, step by step.
</p><p><br></p><p> The Psychology Behind Goals....</p><p>Science backs this up. Setting goals:
</p><p>> Boosts motivation – Your brain is wired to respond to clear targets.
</p><p>> Improves focus – You stop wasting energy on distractions.
</p><p>> Drives performance – You know what to measure, improve, and celebrate.
</p><p>> Reduces stress – Even during setbacks, you have a roadmap.
</p><p>Whether you're building a business, getting in shape, or improving your mindset—goals are the foundation.
</p><p><br></p><p> Why Many People Don’t Reach Their Potential.....</p><p>The problem isn’t lack of talent—it’s lack of clarity. Most people *want* success but haven’t defined what that actually looks like.
</p><p> Without clear goals:
</p><p>> You waste time on things that don’t move you forward.
</p><p>> You lose motivation easily.
</p><p>> You settle for “good enough” instead of your full potential.
</p><p>But with clear goals, you’re intentional. You’re proactive. You’re building something that matters.
</p><p> How to Set Goals That Work....</p><p>Here’s how to move from wishful thinking to real progress:
</p><p> . Be Specific
</p><p>“I want to grow” becomes “I want to gain 5 new clients in 60 days.”
</p><p> .Make It Measurable
</p><p>Track your progress with numbers, timeframes, or clear outcomes.
</p><p> .Start Small
</p><p>Break big goals into manageable steps. Progress is made daily, not all at once.
</p><p> . Write Them Down
</p><p>A written goal is 42% more likely to be achieved. Put it somewhere you’ll see it often.
</p><p> Stay Flexible
</p><p>Adjust as needed. Life changes—your goals can, too.
</p><p> Real Results Come from Real Goals...</p><p>No one builds a thriving career, runs a marathon, or writes a book by accident. Every major success begins with one simple act: setting a goal.
</p><p>You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be committed—and clear about where you’re headed
</p><p> Your Future Starts Now</p><p>You don’t need to wait for the “right time.” The best time to start is now. Ask yourself:
</p><p> What do I want in the next 6 to 12 months?
</p><p> What one action can I take today to get closer?
</p><p>Then do it. Write the goal. Take the step. Stay consistent. 'Your future isn’t found—it’s created'</p><p> Final Thought: Goals Shape Who You Become....</p><p>Setting goals isn’t just about getting more done—it’s about becoming the person who doesn’t settle. It’s about showing up for yourself, on purpose.
</p><p>So, don’t just dream it. Define it. Plan it. Go after it.
</p><p>Your goals are the bridge between where you are and where you’re meant to be.
</p><p><br></p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p><p>
</p>
At the end of the month, we give out prizes in 3 categories: Best Content, Top Engagers and
Most Engaged Content.
Best Content
Top Engagers
Most Engaged Content
Best Content
We give out cash prizes to 7 people with the best insights in the past month. The 7 winners are picked
by an in-house selection process.
The winners are NOT picked from the leaderboards/rankings, we choose winners based on the quality, originality
and insightfulness of their content.
Top Engagers
For the Top Engagers Track, we award the top 3 people who engage the most with other user's content via
comments.
The winners are picked using the "Top Monthly Engagers" tab on the rankings page.
Most Engaged Content
The Most Engaged Content recognizes users whose content received the most engagement during the month.
We pick the top 3.
The winners are picked using the "Top Monthly Contributors" tab on the rankings page.
Here are a few other things to know for the Best Content track
1
Quality over Quantity — You stand a higher chance of winning by publishing a few really good insights across the entire month,
rather than a lot of low-quality, spammy posts.
2
Share original, authentic, and engaging content that clearly reflects your voice, thoughts, and opinions.
3
Avoid using AI to generate content—use it instead to correct grammar, improve flow, enhance structure, and boost clarity.
4
Explore audio content—high-quality audio insights can significantly boost your chances of standing out.
5
Use eye-catching cover images—if your content doesn't attract attention, it's less likely to be read or engaged with.
6
Share your content in your social circles to build engagement around it.
Contributor Rankings
The Rankings/Leaderboard shows the Top 20 contributors and engagers on TwoCents a monthly and all-time basis
— as well as the most active colleges (users attending/that attended those colleges)
The all-time contributors ranking is based on the Contributor Score, which is a measure of all the engagement and exposure a contributor's content receives.
The monthly contributors ranking tracks performance of a user's insights for the current month. The monthly and all-time scores are calcuated DIFFERENTLY.
This page also shows the top engagers on an all-time & monthly basis.
All-time Contributors
All-time Engagers
Top Monthly Contributors
Top Monthly Engagers
Most Active Colleges
Contributor Score
The all-time ranking is based on users' Contributor Score, which is a measure of all
the engagement and exposure a contributor's content receives.
Here is a list of metrics that are used to calcuate your contributor score, arranged from
the metric with the highest weighting, to the one with the lowest weighting.
1
Subscriptions received
2
Tips received
3
Comments (excluding replies)
4
Upvotes
5
Views
6
Number of insights published
Engagement Score
The All-time Engagers ranking is based on a user's Engagement Score — a measure of how much a
user engages with other users' content via comments and upvotes.
Here is a list of metrics that are used to calcuate the Engagement Score, arranged from
the metric with the highest weighting, to the one with the lowest weighting.
1
A user's comments (excluding replies & said user's comments on their own content)
2
A user's upvotes
Monthly Score
The Top Monthly Contributors ranking is a monthly metric indicating how users respond to your posts, not just how many you publish.
We look at three main things:
1
How strong your best post is —
Your highest-scoring post this month carries the most weight. One great post can take you far.
2
How consistent the engagement you receive is —
We also look at the average score of all your posts. If your work keeps getting good reactions, you get a boost.
3
How consistent the engagement you receive is —
Posting more helps — but only a little.
Extra posts give a small bonus that grows slowly, so quality always matters more than quantity.
In simple terms:
A great post beats many ignored posts
Consistently engaging posts beat one lucky hit
Spamming low-engagement posts won't help
Tips, comments, and upvotes from others matter most
This ranking is designed to reward
Thoughtful, high-quality posts
Real engagement from the community
Consistency over time — without punishing you for posting again
The Top Monthly Contributors leaderboard reflects what truly resonates, not just who posts the most.
Top Monthly Engagers
The Top Monthly Engagers ranking tracks the most active engagers on a monthly basis
Here is what we look at
1
A user's monthly comments (excluding replies & said user's comments on their own content)
2
A user's monthly upvotes
Most Active Colleges
The Most Active Colleges ranking is a list of the most active contributors on TwoCents, grouped by the
colleges/universities they attend(ed)
Here is what we look at
1
All insights posted by contributors that attended a particular school (at both undergraduate or postgraduate levels)
2
All comments posted by contributors that attended a particular school (at both undergraduate or postgraduate levels) —
excluding replies
Below is a list of badges on TwoCents and their designations.
Comments