336 - Alan Briggs ”Goal Planning that ACTUALLY works”
Dec 1, 2022
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Alan discusses the pitfalls of traditional goal planning and why so many leaders miss the mark. He emphasizes the importance of aligning personal identity with actionable goals. The Growth Game Plan tool is introduced, offering a fresh perspective on achieving meaningful objectives. Listeners learn to prioritize what truly matters in their lives, setting the stage for effective planning in 2023.
Focusing on 'who' dreams and personal identity rather than just 'what' goals leads to more meaningful and sustainable growth.
Implementing a 'Growth Game Plan' helps translate identity dreams into actionable steps, fostering alignment between personal values and achievements.
Deep dives
The Limitations of Traditional Goal Setting
Traditional goal setting can often lead individuals to feel demotivated and unsuccessful due to unrealistic expectations and fleeting enthusiasm, particularly common at the start of the year. As people flock to gyms and promise themselves big changes, many find their motivation waning by March, resulting in a sense of failure when targets remain unmet. It’s crucial to recognize that this process isn't entirely flawed; rather, it is incomplete, as it often overlooks the deeper aspects of personal development and identity. By re-evaluating how we structure our goals, incorporating both 'who' and 'what' dreams can lead to a more fulfilling approach to achieving personal aspirations.
The Importance of 'Who' Dreams
'Who' dreams focus on identity and personal development, emphasizing the significance of who we aim to become rather than merely what we want to accomplish. These identity dreams underpin our visible achievements and should guide our 'what' goals, ensuring that our aspirations align with our values and sense of self. Aiming to be a more involved parent or a committed spouse illustrates the need for measurable actions that support these deeper identity goals. This emphasis on roots rather than just fruits encourages a more sustainable approach to personal growth, encouraging small, consistent investments over time.
Integrating Growth into Goal Planning
The 'Growth Game Plan' serves as a tool to translate identity dreams into actionable investments, focusing on sustainable change rather than fleeting success. This approach shifts the narrative around goals from merely achieving numbers to making meaningful progress in personal character and relationships. By fostering the connection between who we are and what we accomplish, individuals can achieve alignment that leads to greater satisfaction and impact in their personal and professional lives. This method promotes measuring and celebrating progress in areas that truly matter, ensuring that personal growth remains at the forefront of one’s goals.
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Rethinking Goal Setting: Aligning Identity with Action
On today's episode, Alan talks about goal planning, what most leaders get wrong, why most of us fail to reach our goals and how to effectively plan your goals around things that actually matter.
This will set you up for wise and effective goal planning for 2023. Be sure to check out more from our episode sponsor Full Strength Network in the show notes below.
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