How to Actually Stick to Your Goals

Key Concepts:

• GPS Goal Plan System: A goal-setting methodology.
• Goal (G): Defining the objective and its associated facts, feelings, and functionality.
• Facts: Tangible evidence of goal completion.
• Feelings: Expected emotional state upon goal completion.
• Functionality: The underlying reason or motivation for pursuing the goal.
• Plan (P): The strategic steps to achieve the goal (3-5 major "chess moves").
• System (S): Daily/weekly actions to maintain progress towards the plan.
• Quarterly Goal Setting Workshop: A free, live online event for collaborative goal planning.

1. Goal (G): Defining the Objective

• The first step in the GPS system is to clearly define the goal. This involves asking "What actually is the goal?"
• Associated with the goal are three "Fs": Facts, Feelings, and Functionality.
  • Facts: These are the concrete, measurable indicators of success. The question to ask is, "What are the facts when I will have completed the goal?" This provides a tangible endpoint.
  • Feelings: This focuses on the emotional aspect of achieving the goal. The question is, "What will I expect to feel once I've completed the goal?" This adds an emotional connection to the goal.
  • Functionality: This addresses the "why" behind the goal. The question is, "Why do I give a about this goal in the first place?" This clarifies the underlying motivation.

2. Plan (P): Strategic Steps

• The "Plan" component involves outlining the major steps required to reach the goal.
• The speaker suggests thinking of these steps as "three to five major chess moves." This emphasizes strategic thinking and prioritization.
• The plan is a broad outline of how to get to the goal.

3. System (S): Daily/Weekly Actions

• The "System" component focuses on establishing consistent habits and routines to support the plan.
• The key question is, "What do I need to do every day and/or every week that will help me stick to the plan?"
• This emphasizes the importance of consistent effort and accountability.

4. Analogy and Relationship between GPS Components

• The speaker uses an analogy to explain the relationship between the three components:
  • Goal (G) is "where you're going."
  • Plan (P) is "how you're getting there."
  • System (S) is "how you're going to stick to the plan."

5. Additional Resources and Workshop Promotion

• The speaker mentions a YouTube video series that provides more detail on life direction and goal setting.
• The speaker promotes a free, live online quarterly goal setting, planning, and reflection workshop.
  • The workshop is held once a quarter.
  • It is free to attend.
  • It typically attracts several thousand participants from around the world.
  • The link to register is in the description.

6. Synthesis/Conclusion

The GPS Goal Plan System provides a structured approach to goal setting by focusing on defining the goal with associated facts, feelings, and functionality, outlining a strategic plan, and establishing a consistent system of daily/weekly actions. The speaker also promotes a free quarterly workshop to help individuals plan their goals collaboratively.