Atomic Habits

Success is not a goal to reach or a finish line to cross. It is a system to improve, an endless process to refine.

James Clear

I set out a goal in November that I would finish reading a book.

I wasn’t able to complete it during the end of November but the first week of December instead.

Good enough for me.

So here’s the thing — I’ve been goal oriented my whole life and not systems oriented.

The key take away from this book is this:

If you want better results, then forget about setting goals. Focus on your systems instead.

To rephrase my statement — The goal is not to read a book, the goal is to become a reader.

For my other goals:

The goal is not to build a muscle, the goal is to become a body builder.

The goal is not to save up for a holiday to Japan, the goal is to become a traveller.

The goal is not to save up for a home deposit, the goal is to become a home owner.

The goal is not to double my salary, the goal is to become an delivery manager / engineering lead.

Once you associate your goals as being part of your identity, it will be a lot easier to make decisions on a daily basis.

Written by Andrew Artajos
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