Identify the four ways in which goals tend to motivate people and illustrate them using a real-life example of or hypothetical story about a person achieving a goal.

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Provide purpose by directing attention to a target.For example,Michael Phelps was strongly and singularly focused on winning swimming races.
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Encourage effort to achieve something difficult.Phelps couldn't have won eight gold medals without rigorous training.
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Encourage persistence through sustained effort required to accomplish the goal.Winning a record number of gold medals required that Phelps dedicate himself to years of training.
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Require bridging the gap between a dream and reality.With the help of his long-term coach,Phelps followed a plan of action/ training regimen that made achieving his dreams possible.