Summary of How To Actually Achieve Your Goals In 2025 (Full Guide)

Key Strategies for Achieving Goals:

• Shift from goal-setting to system-building: Focus on creating actionable steps rather than just making a wish list of goals.
• Break Goals into 90-Day Plans: Set shorter-term goals to maintain motivation and prevent burnout.
• Utilize Frameworks: Use tools like the Finishers Journal or similar systems to structure your goal-setting process.

goal-setting Methodology:

• Define Exciting Goals: Set goals that inspire you to change habits and take action, but ensure they are realistic.
• Use SMART Criteria: Ensure goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound to increase the likelihood of achievement.
• Avoid Vague Goals: Instead of broad objectives (e.g., "get in shape"), define specific actions (e.g., "walk 5,000 steps daily").

Action Steps:

• Break Down Yearly Goals: For example, if aiming for 400,000 subscribers, determine a quarterly target (e.g., 100,000 in 90 days).
• Establish a Posting Schedule: Set specific times for tasks (e.g., posting videos every Thursday and Saturday at 10 a.m.).
• Track Habits: Use a habit tracker to monitor daily activities and ensure accountability.

Weekly Planning:

• Identify Weekly Priorities: Focus on one key task that will define your week’s success.
• Schedule Daily Tasks: Write down daily priorities and ensure they align with overall goals.
• Review and Adjust: At the end of each week, assess what worked and what didn’t, and adjust plans accordingly.

Additional Tips:

• Limit Distractions: Set boundaries on phone usage to enhance focus.
• Physical Planning: Writing goals and tasks on paper can improve commitment and follow-through compared to digital planning.

Presenters/Sources:

• Gabe (presenter of the video)
• References to "The 12 Week Year" and "The One Thing" (books mentioned in the video).

Notable Quotes

— 00:00 — « Only about 8% of people actually achieve their goals and I think it is because people are actually setting goals and not building systems. »

— 04:50 — « This isn't the best goal honestly but it's what I'm going with. »

— 08:00 — « Finding that and then actually scheduling things out for the entire week on paper makes me way more likely to happen. »

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Wellness and Self-Improvement

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