Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal Snippet 17: How To Set Better Goals for 2023 - Oliver Burkeman
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Dec 20, 2022 Oliver Burkeman discusses the importance of acknowledging our limits to achieve a fulfilled life. He emphasizes finding a balance between achievable targets and personal satisfaction in goal setting. The conversation contrasts destination goals with journey goals, focusing on actionable steps rather than just outcomes. Practical strategies for sustainable productivity and maintaining creative routines also take center stage, encouraging listeners to embrace their aspirations while minimizing stress.
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Controllable Goals
- Set goals within your control, like creating a video you're proud of.
- Avoid outcome-based goals, such as view counts, which are external.
Specificity over "Best"
- "Doing your best" is an unhelpful goal; it's either too easy or self-tormenting.
- Specific, quantifiable goals (e.g., word counts) are more effective.
Journey Goals
- Set a main goal within your control and break it into smaller, tangible steps.
- Lower the quality bar for these steps; aim for "crappy" first drafts.
