What's The Real Purpose Of (New Year's) Goals And Finding The Next Best Action To Move Forward?: Kitces & Carl Ep 131
Feb 8, 2024
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The hosts explore the purpose and importance of setting goals, discussing the trade-offs and reflecting on New Year's goals. They delve into navigating a complex adaptive environment and taking the next best step. The power and importance of setting goals are emphasized, along with the flexibility of goals. The hosts share their personal journeys with goal-setting and contrast their perspectives, discussing the motivations behind setting goals.
Setting goals for unknown outcomes can limit opportunities and achievements.
Shifting from goals to habits and daily actions is important for achieving long-term success.
Deep dives
Setting goals without specific attachments
The speaker emphasizes the idea of having a sense of direction without being attached to specific goals. They highlight that setting goals for unknown outcomes can limit opportunities and achievements.
Importance of addressing trade-offs
The speaker shares a personal experience of making trade-offs during New Year's celebrations. This leads to a reflection on the role of goals and trade-offs in life, highlighting the importance of considering personal values and priorities.
The power of goal orientation
The conversation explores the significance of goals in providing a sense of direction and gravitational pull. The speaker mentions the power of goals in driving action and accountability, as well as their ability to foster personal growth and achievement.
Transition from goals to habits and actions
The podcast delves into the idea of shifting from goals to habits and daily actions. The speaker suggests focusing on meaningful work, authentic content creation, and understanding the process. They emphasize the importance of process-oriented habits and daily actions in achieving long-term success.
In our 131st episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss setting goals—and the "why" behind doing so.