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Big & Small

CTOrly • 0 implied HN points • 23 Aug 22
💼 Business Teams Product Development Distractions Team Dynamics Goal setting
  1. The size of a person is determined by what they love and what annoys them - applies to teams too.
  2. Product teams should plan big and not be disrupted by small things, aiming for home runs.
  3. Teams can be greater or less than the sum of their parts based on how distractions are managed, so focus on making grand plans and cutting out distractions.

GRANTED: Success is a squiggly line, and goals are meant to be lumped and sliced

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 20
🚌 Education Productivity Goal setting Feedback Mental health Career Advice
  1. Success is not a straight path, but rather a squiggly line. It's about learning and growing from setbacks.
  2. To achieve your goals, break them down into smaller parts. Lump short-term tasks and slice long-term goals for progress.
  3. When giving feedback, aim to help others improve. Be honest even if it's not what they want to hear.

Overcoming Self-Doubt, Weatherford's Warmup, Stop Setting Goals

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 29 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical Fitness Goal setting
  1. Creating an evidence vault to combat self-doubt can remind you of your achievements during tough times.
  2. Try Steve Weatherford's dynamic warmup routine involving lunges, stretches, and leg swings to improve mobility and strength.
  3. Consider Jason Fried's approach of not setting goals but making decisions as you go to stay flexible and adaptable.

Choosing Your Word of the Year: A Key Component of Your Personal Annual Review

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Mindfulness Goal setting Personal Growth Productivity
  1. Selecting a Word of the Year simplifies your goals and provides focus to your daily life, acting as a theme for your journey.
  2. To choose your Word of the Year, list your goals, identify traits needed for each goal, and then select the word that appears most frequently as your guide.
  3. Commitment can be a powerful Word of the Year, encapsulating dedication to goals, relationships, and personal growth, providing a clear direction and focus for the year.

You’re Iterating to Nowhere

realkinetic • 0 implied HN points • 21 Feb 18
💼 Business Strategic Planning Process Improvement Goal setting Agile Methodology
  1. Teams working towards a shared vision are more efficient and deliver more value. Clear vision empowers team members to make better decisions independently.
  2. Having a shared vision prevents teams from iterating aimlessly. It provides direction and purpose to the team's efforts.
  3. Strategic planning with high-level vision and concrete goals is essential for project success. Combining agile for day-to-day tasks with strategic planning ensures consistent delivery of value.
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15-day TedXTalks challenge .

Better Engineers • 0 implied HN points • 24 May 24
🚌 Education Self-Improvement Public Speaking Goal setting Creativity Personal Growth
  1. The 15-day TED Talk challenge can help you learn and grow. Completing it might make you feel like a better version of yourself.
  2. Each day features a different TED Talk with valuable lessons on topics like learning, communication, and self-mastery.
  3. Participating in this challenge can inspire you to think differently and improve various aspects of your life.

Should you set ambitious or easy goals?

Kartick’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 06 Dec 24
💼 Business Goal setting Psychology Commitment Agile Productivity
  1. Your mindset matters when setting goals. Some people need big goals to feel motivated, while others might feel stressed by them.
  2. Deadlines can affect your choice of goals. If you're short on time, a small goal is often better than trying to rush a bigger one.
  3. You can combine easy and ambitious goals. For example, do a push-up today and plan to play tennis tomorrow. It's okay to mix them!

🎯 Systems vs Goals

The Wisdom Project • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 25
🚌 Education Self-development Life Skills Goal setting Productivity Personal Growth
  1. Goals are important because they give your life direction and purpose. Without goals, it's easy to feel lost or like you're just going in circles.
  2. Systems or habits help you achieve your goals, but they should not be the only focus. It's important to set systems that align with your goals.
  3. Take time to think about what kind of life you want to live. Once you know that, you can set goals and create systems that support that vision.

Intention & Reflection

The Wisdom Project • 0 implied HN points • 02 Feb 25
🚌 Education Personal Development Productivity Self-reflection Goal setting
  1. Knowing what you want is key to productivity. Take time to plan your goals for health, career, and relationships.
  2. After taking action, it's important to reflect on whether you achieved what you set out to do. This helps you understand your progress.
  3. Combining intention and reflection is the essence of productivity. Every productivity method is trying to teach you this simple truth.

The Power of Clear Goals

Mica’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 25
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Goal setting Personal Development Work-life balance Productivity
  1. Setting clear goals helps you stay focused and track your progress. It makes it easier to know what you want to achieve and see how far you've come.
  2. Breaking down vague goals into specific, measurable targets can boost your motivation and accountability. Instead of saying 'I should exercise more,' aim for something like 'I'll run 50 miles a month.'
  3. Enjoy the journey to your goals! It's important to celebrate small wins along the way and remember that achieving success takes time and patience.