Systems Over Goals

Goals are important for direction. They tell you where to aim. But goals alone do not produce results. Systems do.

A goal is “lose twenty pounds.” A system is “eat this way and exercise this often.” The goal provides motivation. The system provides the daily actions that actually create change.

Many people share the same goals. Not everyone achieves them. The difference is usually in the systems, the daily habits and processes that either support the goal or undermine it.

What system could support your most important goal?