Setting Small Goals

Don't just watch time go by and expect results. When it's time to put in the work, make sure you're actually putting in the work!

Setting small goals is crucial to achieving a bigger goal. Every big goal feels more simple when we break them into smaller chunks (See what I did there?)

We often set time frames to achieve a task; however, some tasks are worth setting small goals for instead.

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• Settings small goals

• Intensity

• Summary

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Setting small goals

Say you're at the gym, and you want to be there for 1.5 hours. One day, you do 7 exercises for 3 sets each, and another day, you do 4 exercises for 2 sets each. You stayed in there for 1.5 hours each day, so that's okay, right?

Wrong.

If you want to make significant progress, you need to ensure that you are actually making progress. That's the key to consistency.

Set a small goal for what to achieve during that time period.

If you plan to be at the gym for 1.5 hours, have a plan for which exercises you want to do and how many sets and reps there are for each. Don't just go in and watch time fly by.

You're much more productive and consistent when you have small tasks to achieve each time you show up.

Some similar examples:

• Reading books --> Nb of pages

• Cold calling --> Nb of calls

• Tweeting --> Nb of replies

• Editing --> Nb of edits

Intensity

When the challenge starts to feel too easy, turn up the intensity! That's how you're going to reach your goals exponentially faster! You can't expect someone to get results at the gym if they keep the same weight for a year.

• When starting a business, set weekly sales targets

• For NFT projects, set weekly community member targets.

• Set a daily Twitter follower target.

And when the time comes, turn that goal up!

Consistency is key, but it's not enough if you're not tracking results.

Only you know your limits. Do all you can to get there (don’t overdo yourself, though), and push beyond it when the time is right.

That’s how you get 1% better every day.

By doing repetitive tasks again and again, but better each time.

To Recap

Sometimes, we have to set goals within a timeframe. These are measurable goals where progress adds up over time.

And when it gets too easy, turn up the intensity. That's how you grow exponentially.

Stop letting time fly and be proactive about it!

Top Comments

I'm going to make it a habit to highlight the most insightful comments under the original thread of the content I post.

Here are a few for this thread:

𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐚 @vorahavora

@TheChunkyFtw The power of small goals is highly underrated! Creating systems is a great way to keep yourself accountable to your goals. Automating the decision making when it comes to doing difficult things is key. The mind often seeks the easy way out when there's a lapse in planning!

SABR.eth ॐ @Cryptoandnfts1

@TheChunkyFtw Amazing thread, being intentional with our time and actions is so important. Often people mistake movement for progress!

MuscleBeachUnicornClub @mbunicornclub

@TheChunkyFtw I do this for everything I’ve planned and recorded every workout I’ve done for 10 years I set volume goals for work every month and track them daily I have been doing the same here This is an absolute must to make sure you are staying on track and focused Great thread!!

Sir Daco 💙 @Daco1008

@TheChunkyFtw As usual, Chunky doing a banger thread 🫶 It is very true, we have to make the most of the time we have and with a plan it is easier to achieve it!

Addie Joli @JoliLavie

@TheChunkyFtw It’s something me and my husband try to do on a daily basis - carry out tasks in small chunks. Or as Desmond Tutu once said ‘one piece at a time’ 💖

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Chunky 🏹 @TheChunkyFtw

Don't just watch time go by and expect results. When it's time to put in the work, make sure you're actually putting in the work! 👏 Here's one way of doing it. 🧵

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