Good for active individuals
Most people set goals the way they make resolutions: big, vague and hard to keep. Good goal setting is a skill, and it is one of the simplest ways to perform better.
Use three kinds of goals
- Outcome goals are the result you want, such as making the team, winning a tournament or hitting a body composition target. You do not fully control these.
- Performance goals are measurable standards you can reach through your own work, such as a 10-pound stronger squat or a faster test time.
- Process goals are the daily actions that get you there: training three times a week, eating protein at every meal, sleeping by 10:30.
Spend most of your attention on process goals. They are the ones you control today.
Make them specific
“Get stronger” is a wish. “Add 10 pounds to my squat in 12 weeks” is a plan.
Start smaller than you think
Consistency beats intensity. A habit you can do on a bad day is better than a perfect plan you quit after two weeks.
Track what matters
Write down training, nutrition and how you feel. Progress you can see keeps you motivated, and patterns tell you what to adjust.
Review monthly
Look at what worked, what did not, and what to change. Adjust the plan, not your identity.
Expect the dip
Motivation fades. Systems, accountability and education carry you through, which is why we coach all three.
Try this week
Write one outcome goal, one performance goal and three process goals, and put them where you will see them every day.
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