Summary of Goals vs Systems

Key Concepts:

• Goals vs. Systems:
  • Goals: One-time events that signify a destination (e.g., losing 20 pounds, getting an A on an exam).
  • Systems: Ongoing processes that guide you toward your objectives (e.g., eating healthy, studying daily).

Wellness Strategies and Productivity Tips:

• Focus on Systems: Concentrating on the process rather than the end goal can lead to better long-term performance and satisfaction.
• Feelings of Failure: Constantly measuring progress against a goal can lead to frustration and a sense of failure, especially if the goal is long-term.
• Creating a System:
  1. Pick a Direction: Decide what you want to achieve.
  2. Ask Questions: Determine how to reach your goal by inquiring about effective methods.
  3. Experiment and Adjust: Test different approaches and modify your system based on what works and what doesn’t.
• Example of System Creation:
  • A person named Mike wants to write a book:
    • He identifies writing daily as his system.
    • He experiments with writing times and spaces to improve motivation and energy.
    • He applies the "2-minute rule" to overcome motivation issues, focusing on writing for just two minutes to get started.
• Weekly Review: Regularly assess what is working in your system and what needs adjustment to enhance effectiveness.

Additional Resources:

• Skillshare: The video promotes Skillshare as a platform for learning and improving skills, which can help in creating effective systems.

Presenters/Sources:

• The video is sponsored by Skillshare and features advice from Simon Van Booy regarding writing efficiently.

Notable Quotes

— 00:49 — « A goal is the destination, while a system is the journey. »

— 01:32 — « But once you know what your goals are, focusing on them becomes counter-productive. »

— 02:16 — « Many people believe that once you reach a certain goal, there is going to be this amazing life changing moment. »

— 02:56 — « Whenever you achieve that goal, you feel good. But that excitement passes very quickly, and you want to feel the high of success again, so you set a bigger goal. »

— 07:07 — « Set a destination, ask questions on how to get there, apply the answer and re-adjust as needed. »

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Wellness and Self-Improvement

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