Abstract
Sheldon and Elliot’s self-concordance model — people persist when goals express intrinsic interests and core values, not only external pressure.
Sheldon, K. M., & Elliot, A. J. (1999). Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 76(3), 482–497. DOI
Key findings
- Self-concordance — Goals aligned with identity and interest show more effort, progress, and well-being over time.
- Misaligned drift — Externally imposed aims lose steam — concordance predicts who keeps going after early motivation fades.
Application
When a goal looks perfect on paper but never lands — check concordance, not only clarity. See Ambition · La Remontada · Self-Authorship Survey (SAS).