Don’t most of us want the best way to achieve what we want in life?
Getting into better shape, building a successful business, relaxing more and worrying less, spending more time with friends and family— to do so requires us to set specific, actionable goals.
For many years, this was how I approached my habits, too. Each one was a goal to be reached. I still set goals. I want to get into better shape. I want to grow my income. I want to build my companies. I want to reach certain goals within certain time frames. Eventually, I began to realize that my results had very little to do with the goals I set and nearly everything to do with the systems I followed.
If we want progress in the gym 1-2 times per week may manifest a little result but not the same impact as 5-6 days.
The purpose of setting goals is to win the game. The purpose of building systems is to continue playing the game. True long-term thinking is goal-less thinking. It’s not about any single accomplishment. It is about the cycle of endless refinement and continuous improvement. Ultimately, it is your commitment to the process that will determine your progress.
A healthy habit is any behavior or activity that is beneficial for your physical, mental emotional wellness. They may include things like good nutrition, Keto, exercise, self-care routine, managing stress, reading.
A habit is more of an automatic response than a goal you set out to achieve, which forces you to think about and work toward it. A habit is something ingrained in you and your routine, that you do it without much thought.
Without a clear target each day, you may wander and use your time less productively. When you establish clear goals, you will know what you need to do and how you need to do it.
