How to Achieve All of Your Goals

Lost in the Sea of Goals

You're human, right?

That means you're a goal-setting machine as well.

It's everywhere, goals for:

• Career

• Health

• Hobbies

You're constantly setting them.

But it lacks depth most of the time.

My goal is to make goal-setting conscious for you.

With proven frameworks & strategies

The last 6 months have been a walk in the park, setting & achieving goals.

I was lost before that:

• No clarity

• No purpose

• Too many goals

• No real priorities

• Set deadline but no schedule

So if you're anything like me…

These strategies could change your entire life.

The Myth of Motivation

The average human relies purely on motivation.

Big mistake.

Motivation isn't real.

It's a short-term effect.

Achieving your goals is a long-term game.

Funny, huh?

You can set as many goals as you want, but if you don't develop an action plan for them, you'll fail.

I used to focus on the goal ONLY, f.e.

“I want to have a six-pack by summer” OR

“I want to publish my E-book in 3 months”

Guess what?

I failed because I only focused on the outcome.

And if you don't hit the goal, even though you improved in that period, you feel like a failure.

After this newsletter, it will never happen again:

Sailing to Success: The S.M.A.R.T Pirate

S.M.A.R.T Goals are more than an acronym!

Imagine yourself as Jack Sparrow, owner of the Black Pearl, sailing the seas in search of a legendary Treasure Island.

A captain has to navigate with precision.

Let's set your compass:

1. Specific – Plotting the Course

Just like a pirate captain charts a course to a specific destination, your first task is to set a clear route to your goal.

Your Treasure Island.

No vague musings here, only crystal-clear directives.

Answer:

• What?

• When?

• Where?

• Why?

• Who?

2. Measurable – Counting Doubloons

A true pirate keeps track of their loot – Doubloons, jewels & trinkets.

Similarly, a goal needs measurable progress.

Which islands and ships have you already raided?

Map out each milestone.

Make sure you sail in the right direction, are you?

3. Achievable – Gathering Supplies

Setting sail requires more than just a sturdy ship.

We need supplies, crew & a feasible route.

Your goal has to be achievable.

Do you have the resources it takes?

Like a pirate gathering provisions, ensure you have what you need to succeed.

4. Relevant – The Pirate Codex

Honor, adventure & treasure hunting is the codex.

Align your goals with personal values.

Severe storms will test you.

You'll ask yourself: “Why the fuck am I still sailing?” 

- or so, lol.

If your goals don't resonate with your pirate heart…

It will drown with you.

5. Time-Bound – Setting Sail by the Moon

Pirates set sail when the moon is favorable to guide them through the darkness.

Give your goals a timeline tied to the phases of the moon.

The sense of urgency will ensure you reach the port in record time.

It will keep you from bumming around.

Here are 2 examples:

1. Health: “Lose 10 pounds in three months by following a balanced diet and exercising four times a week.”

2. Education: “Complete a certification course in project management within the next six months.”

From Vision to Voyage

Now that you know how to calibrate your compass…

You'll have to do this with the main pillars of your life:

• Mind

• Body

• Spirit

• Business

Go as deep as possible here.

Take your time to set everything up.

Your life depends on it.

But as I said, focusing on the goal only won't be enough.

Most people stop here and feel good about themselves

Sorry to disappoint you.

Let's break it down:

You know what you want.

You know why you want it.

But what about the how?

You have to outline a project for each pillar of your life.

Break your goals down into the smallest possible steps.

Write down priority tasks you'll knock out daily.

If you want to take it more seriously…

Write down:

• Milestones

• Skills you need to learn

• Variables (f.e. Six-pack: supplements, weight lifting, rest)

• Priority Actions

Clarity is king.

The Power of the Present

You probably want to set a deadline for goals/projects

I even put them in my examples, right?

They aren't inherently shit.

But I made the mistake of living too much in my vision of the future & neglecting the process.

Consistent effort is the most important thing for us.

The best musicians play piano every day

The best writers sit at the keyboard every day.

It's not even about how well you perform.

It's about having fun & consistent practice.

Most of the time, your practice sessions won't go according to plan…

That's alright.

It's preparation for sessions where your genius strikes.

If you practice whether you feel like it or not, you'll never miss this opportunity.

If you love what you do, this will also feel a lot better.

The present moment is all we have.

Schedule > Deadline

A Glimpse of the Future

Achieving your goals is a walk in the park with the right frameworks.

Imagine there would be a template…

Everything is tailor-made, so you can simply start filling it out…

WHAT A COINCIDENCE!

I'll publish the goal-getter template next week

This goes into even more depth…

While making it easier & more actionable than ever.

Free Spirit Friday Subs always know first:

I'll give it away for free-

So check your inbox next week!

Remember to stay present,

— Yasar Heidt

P.S.

I finally found a way to make a flywheel out of Newsletter, Twitter & Products.

So I'll be posting here regularly again.

One more request before I go:

Keep me accountable.

Much love<3