# Set Standards, Not Goals

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Podcast: [The Martell Method w/ Dan Martell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-martell-method-w-dan-martell-203442)
Published: 2026-04-20T16:34:49+00:00
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## Resource

Most people set goals… and still miss them. In this episode, I break down why standards, not goals, are what actually drive results, and how changing what you tolerate changes everything. ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78

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