Previously on my blog, I spoke about how Tiny changes can make a difference from this book, and I mentioned how this book has been reviewed on Hive about 50 times. This is because of the vital lessons retained in the book and how it has proven to be helpful in making little changes to one's habits, especially the ones that may be hindering your productivity.
Here is the link to the previous lesson I shared from the book:
Tiny changes can make a difference
In this lesson, I will be shedding light on what James Clear said
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. This is more about the systems rather than the goals. It is like the message I came across in a YouTube video. It is not the goals that matter rather how you intend to achieve them. For instance, you want to make a million dollars in order to be financially free to do what you want to do and whenever you want to do. That is the goal, but now the system is how. What are you going to do to achieve the 1M dollars benchmark you are aiming for? Focus on the how more than the end. It is like focusing on the journey more than the destination.
James Clear refers to the fact that every human being on earth has a goal. You want a million dollars, as I mentioned in the example above. Yes, there are people out there who want that as well, and even more if they get the opportunity to make it. So what distinguishes you from the rest? It is simple, how you aim to achieve it. Others might still be in the loop of fantasizing about the money, but you are already making business moves. Starting a business, writing on the blockchain, taking up jobs, and investing in what you understand for the future.
The goal is only an end product of the work put in. If you obsess over the work, putting in the effort steadily, achieving your goal will be a natural result. It will be like a situation where you only get what you have been working hard for. Nothing comes easily without putting in the effort, which is why it is more important to be obsessed with the how rather than the goal.
Another example I could use is writing, which I am sure many will be able to relate to since they dish out a lot of content on Hive. It is common to experience writer's block once in a while, especially when it feels like nothing much is happening for you at the moment. For sure, I have felt like that once in a while. In fact, I felt like that while participating in the Hivecreator challenge of writing for 14 days. There were days when I did not want to write a single thing or did not have much to write about. But when I remember to see it as an extension of expressing myself. I did not care much. Simply wrote how I felt and expressed my thoughts.
This is where the system comes in for me. I designated days when I know this is what I am going to write about. There are days in the week I write about chess, others about books, weekends for relaxation through movie reviews, and any other day of the week, I could write something random from my thoughts about a certain topic or how I feel at that given time. This is how I have focused on the system rather than the goal, and now I write almost every day without worrying about what to write.
Build your system, and the goal will only be a by-product.
I am @samostically, a chess player and writer. I love to share the experience I have gained from different battles over the 64 squares and the knowledgeable insights from books I have read. But most importantly, I am a Midnight Owl and I founded the community Midnight Letters.
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I find it also important to break down the main goal in smaller in-between goals and also to check if your actions are aligned to the progress you are making
I agree. The regularly checking is usually overlooked. It’s recently I myself started monitoring my progress and my actions. Thanks for your contribution and for stopping by.
I personally enjoyed the way you described the concept of systems over goals using real life examples. It rendered the message so identifiable and useful. I totally concur with the point that being consistent is more important than having big dreams. It was particularly empowering that you wrote about the creation of a routine that would allow you to continue to write everyday. It demonstrates the way habits may form a combination of creativity and discipline. This book reminded me that success does not happen overnight but a gradual progress of little steps that are undertaken consistently. Well considered and motivating post, liked it a lot.
Thank you that's all I can say. I like your positive comment.
This is so true. Many of us set goals but forget that it’s our daily actions that really matter. Nice write-up.
Hmmm 🤔 this is deep.
This sums it up. Thank you 👍
I guess it's time I go read this book, hopefully I find the e-book version
Truthfully every desires certain things in life, but the steps in achieving that thing will diff with individuals.
Yes my friend. Thanks for stopping by!
So true! Small habits compounded over time make all the difference! Can't wait to read this as well.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy it when you finally get to read it.
The system mite than the goal. This is a big take away lesson. I've heard a statement in that line that says you should focus on what it will make of you to achieve the goal than just the goal. I also believe in breaking tasks/goals into smaller units for better actualisation.