85. Get Better at Achieving Your Goals

In Episode 26 we talk about the importance of setting goals for yourself. Hopefully by now you’ve set some goals. Today we’re going to talk about how to get better at achieving them. Here’s a question for you: Are you willing to make tradeoffs to achieve your goals? Are you willing to sacrifice something in your life right now to make this goal happen? As James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, says, “It’s not about choosing the rewards you want to enjoy, but also the costs you’re willing to pay.” He also talks about the importance of having systems to achieve your goals. The goal gives you direction, the system is how you make forward progress. So, if you want to achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself, you’ll need to build the system to make this possible. This episode provides tips on how to create the systems that will help you with your goals. Your One Bold Move: Don’t just set your goals. Create your structure to succeed at your goals.