In an effort to protect themselves, companies have trended towards requiring employees to sign expansively vague confidentiality and non-compete agreements.

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Tell yourself you'll do 20 push-ups in the next five minutes (a specific stretch goal) vs. five push-ups (non-stretch) or the vague idea that you'll do as many as you can.

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The FCC argues that the cost of broadband, as well as vague concerns over privacy, are significant reasons for non-adoption.

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" They do much better than people with "non-stretch, " or easy-to-achieve goals, or vague aims like "do your best.

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