Ep-020: These gaps are frustrating your goals—common mistakes in goal-setting that hinder goal attainment
About 80-20 Productivity Deep Dives
80-20 productivity deep dives is a series on 80 20 Productivity where Anthony Sanni discusses concepts and phenomena related to the 80-20 principle and explores how these concepts can be used to help you do more by doing less.
Episode Summary
In this episode, I tackle some major roadblocks we often stumble upon when setting goals. I talk about how personal values, clear visions, and a solid execution strategy are the perfect combo to make your goals a reality. Drawing from personal stories and backed by science, we explore how to up our goal-setting game. So, let's get into the details:
The Vital Few (TVF) Timestamps:
[00:02:38] Why Putting Your Goals Into Words Matters
First, let's talk about the importance of giving voice to your dreams. You'd be amazed at how essential it is to articulate those goals out loud. It's all about getting clear and specific....
[00:05:20] Filling in The Values Gap
Next, I venture into what I call the 'values gap’—the discrepancy between what we want and what truly matters to our core. Here's a hint: when your goals align with your personal values, you're setting yourself up for real success....
[00:08:14] Picture This: Your Vision Matters
Diving deeper, I chat about how translating your values into a tangible vision of the future can be a powerful motivator. It's all about bridging the gap between our aspirations and reality, making us feel more connected to what we want to achieve....
[00:10:50] Let's Get Practical: Planning and Pencil It in
Now, let's put that motivation into action with a bit of solid planning. You'll see how crucial it is to turn your process to achieve your goals into tangible tasks and then make space for them on your calendar. Because trust me, a goal without a plan is just a wish....
[00:14:31] Ignorance Isn’t Bliss: The Knowledge Gap
Lastly, I touch on the knowledge gap. Often, we're held back because we don't have enough information or know-how to get from where we are to where we want to be. Here's where a little wisdom goes a long way in helping us progress towards our goals.
So, are you ready to embark on this goal-setting journey with me? Listen to the episode and consider leaving your comments and feedback. Thanks!
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Anthony’s Book: The Law of The Vital Few
Notes and References
Implementation Intentions 80/20 Productivity Episode: https://anthonysanni.com/podcast/ep-009-zipfs-law-of-least-and-why-laziness-is-good
Additive Bias 80/20 Productivity Episode: https://anthonysanni.com/podcast/ep-018-additive-bias-less-is-more-subtractive-changes
You are what you Eat: A Twin experiment Netflix Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81133260
Anthony’s Book: The Law of The Vital Few
