Toolkit for Setting & Achieving Goals

proper goal setting requires three sets of goals: massively transformative, high and hard, and clear—for three different timescales. MTPs last a lifetime; high, hard goals can take years; clear goals are accomplished one minute at a time. But it also means knowing which goal to focus on when. Across the shorter timescales of the moment, attention n

Having three goals (or more) for each module builds tensegrity into your plans and consequently your life. If one goal is pushed away, the other connected goals instantly pull your life in a slightly different direction.

You need a system to keep you — and your team— aimed at your goal when the world seems determined to throw shiny objects at you. The system I use is made up of three simple parts. One: set inspiring and measurable goals. Two: make sure you and your team are always making progress toward that desired end state. No matter how many other things are on

Why is the goal important? What impact will completing the goal have on your life? Are you ready to commit to the goal on good and challenging days? Where does the goal fall on your list of priorities? Do you believe you can accomplish this goal?

To set goals that aren’t chores, you can start by asking yourself the following questions: Have you set your goals and are these the right goals for you? Do your goals fit the person you are and are they the best for the person you hope to become? You want to get the content of your goals right. How do you define your goals to yourself? Can you mak