Want to get a raise or promotion?  Start by announcing it. Announcing your goals increases your chances of succeeding at everything from careers to losing weight. Telling people you’re going to lose weight won’t physically help you shed the pounds, but it will help you stay mentally and emotionally focused on doing what physically needs to be done to lose the weight.  Sharing your goals with someone isn’t the key to succeeding; it’s an indicator of how committed you are. Demonstrate your commitment to your own career success by letting people know that you intend to become indispensable to your employer.