A practical course on the mechanics of goal setting: why most goals fail, what makes a goal specific enough to act on, how to tie goals to real motivation instead of borrowed ambition, and how to build the routines and environment that carry you past the point where willpower runs out.

Modules

Why Goals Fail

Lessons

• The Motivation Trap That Sinks Most Goals Preview
• Vague Goals Versus Specific Goals
• The Hidden Cost of Setting Too Many Goals

The Anatomy of a Goal That Sticks

Lessons

• What Makes a Goal Specific Enough to Act On
• Building In a Real Deadline
• Connecting a Goal to a Reason That Holds Up

Matching Goals to Real Motivation

Lessons

• Telling Apart Borrowed Goals From Your Own
• The Difference Between Want To and Should
• Testing a Goal Before You Commit to It

Designing the First 30 Days

Lessons

• Choosing a Starting Point That Builds Momentum
• Setting Milestones You Can Actually Measure
• Planning for the Week Motivation Will Dip

Systems and Environment

Lessons

• Building a Routine Around the Goal Instead of Willpower
• Removing Friction From the Path to Your Goal
• Using Your Environment to Make the Goal Easier

Making Goals Durable

Lessons

• Reviewing a Goal Without Abandoning It Too Soon
• Adjusting a Goal When Circumstances Change
• Turning a Finished Goal Into Your Next One