The document discusses goal setting and self-efficacy. It outlines Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory and self-efficacy theory, which posit that people are active participants in shaping their environment and that self-efficacy is developed through mastery experiences, vicarious experiences, social persuasion, and managing physiological states. It also discusses Edwin Locke's goal-setting theory and principles of effective goal setting like clarity, challenge, and commitment. Finally, it recommends setting SMART goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound to improve performance.