Unlocking the Key to Achieving 90% of Your Goals
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Chapter 1: Rediscovering Your Purpose
There was a time when I could easily set and accomplish any objective I aimed for. However, over the years, my ability to see things through diminished. Last year, I found myself reflecting on what had empowered me to stay in control of my actions in the past. I identified three key elements that consistently contributed to my peak performance, and I worked hard to replicate those this past year.
I established ten significant goals for myself, including:
- Shedding 10 kg of weight
- Paying off substantial loans by year-end
- Excelling in my job
- Renovating a section of my home
- Writing a minimum of 100 articles
- Launching a YouTube channel
- Enhancing my financial well-being
Remarkably, I accomplished nine of them, and in several instances, I surpassed my own expectations. For instance, I wrote over 150 articles, and my YouTube channel, which I started in July, has garnered 169,000 views to date.
The principle that guided me through these achievements is quite straightforward yet often overlooked. Let's dive into it.
Section 1.1: Finding Your Anchor
In cricket, the most proficient batsmen maintain a solid stance despite their movement. This balance keeps them grounded. Discovering your anchor involves identifying activities that provide stability and a strong sense of equilibrium. For me, this meant focusing on two primary activities:
- Regular Exercise: From age 11, I committed to exercising every morning—jogging and doing bodyweight exercises for an hour. This routine lasted for six years and became an integral part of my life. While many see exercise as optional, for me, it’s an essential start to my day.
- Consistent Prayer: My spiritual practice keeps me grounded, humble, and grateful. It instills a sense of responsibility for myself and others. When I maintain regular prayers, I find myself in a more emotionally stable state.
Your activities may differ, but the fundamental concept remains: find what energizes you and brings balance to your life.
Section 1.2: Aligning Your Compass
The compass represents your goals; without them, focus can be elusive. A goal doesn’t have to be complex; it merely needs to serve as your guiding star. Once you establish clear, measurable objectives, tailor your daily routine to align with these aims.
For instance, if you're seeking a new job, dedicate two hours each day—one for networking and another for job searching. As James Clear wisely notes, while we all have aspirations, the journey often begins with setting goals. However, our focus should shift towards the systems that support those goals.
Subsection 1.2.1: Empowering Your Journey
Section 1.3: Raising Your Sails
A sail provides propulsion to your boat, facilitating smoother navigation toward your goals by minimizing resistance. Cultivating an environment that reduces friction will accelerate your progress.
For example:
- Keep your exercise mat or dumbbells within easy reach if you're aiming to lose weight.
- Have a book within sight to encourage more reading.
- Set up a dedicated workspace with minimal distractions to effectively focus on a side project.
By creating a conducive environment that supports your systems, you'll find yourself making significant strides toward your objectives.
To Conclude
Imagine yourself as a sturdy ship that confidently reaches its destination. Establish strong anchors to keep you grounded, set goals to direct your path, align your daily activities with these goals, and empower yourself by raising your sails. By following this approach, you will discover that no goal is too distant to attain.
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