You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems


Where does this idea come from?

  • Goal-oriented thinkingGoal-oriented thinkingGoals focus on the results you want to achieve, providing direction and motivation for your efforts. Examples: * Setting a goal to lose weight or save money provides a clear target to work towards. * Goals serve as benchmarks for success and milestones in progress. Where does this idea come from? * Prevailing wisdom * Having something to work towards What's similar to this idea? * Vision planning What's opposite of this idea? * Systems thinking Where does this idea lead to? * Winners

What's similar to this idea?

  • Systems thinkingSystems thinkingSystems focus on the processes and routines that lead to desired results, emphasizing consistent actions over end goals. Examples: * Developing a daily workout routine to stay healthy rather than focusing solely on a weight-loss goal. * Building a habit of saving a percentage of income rather than aiming for a specific savings target. What's similar to this idea? * Project Planning * Breaking down tasks What's opposite of this idea? * Goal-oriented thinking * Result-focused strategies Wh

What's opposite of this idea?

  • Goal-setting sets direction BEFORE systems

Where does this idea lead to?

  • Remove bad 'habits' in organizations

Status: #idea
Tags: reading, goals, systems


References

Atomic Habits by James Clear