insights INSIGHT The Problem with Goals ios_share
Traditional goal setting creates a constant "failure state" until the goal is achieved.
This lack of fulfillment can be demotivating, whether the goals are big or small.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE Systems over Goals ios_share
Focus on systems instead of goals to reach your objectives.
Establish daily routines like writing 500 words each morning instead of aiming for a large, distant goal.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE Goals as Signposts ios_share
Use goals as signposts, but break large objectives into smaller, daily systems.
If you have a two-year book deadline, calculate the daily writing required instead of fixating on the final product.
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