Thread by @JustinSaaS

New Year's resolutions suck.

We start out thinking we can conquer the world, and 30 days later we're defeated.

So this year, I've decided to take a page from @SahilBloom and implement his 5-step framework.

Here's where I landed for Q1 (plus a template you can steal)

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@SahilBloom Before we get started, if you missed Sahil's post on January 1st, here's a TL;DR of his framework:

1. Set the Stage
2. Identify BHAG (big, hairy, audacious goal)
3. Work Backwards
4. Establish Process Goals
5. Track & Adjust

(I'll link to his thread at the end)

@SahilBloom I set the stage with 3 simple categories:

- Business
- Personal life
- Health & wellness

There are other categories I could have added.

But those feel like "business as usual", meaning I'll likely accomplish them without setting goals.

Not everything needs to be tracked.

@SahilBloom Next up, I need the following:

- A big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG) for each
- A medium-term connected goal to know I'm tracking well
- Consistent tactical action steps that compound to reach my goals

Here are mine:

@SahilBloom 1/ Personal life

BHAG: Establish a thriving social life in Nashville

Connected Medium-term: Host my first Nashville Creator Club in Q2

Tactical step 1: Connect w/ 2 new Nashville creators each week
Tactical step 2: Spend 30 minutes each week planning my first event

@SahilBloom 2/ Business

BHAG: MVP of my first SaaS by April 1st

Connected Medium-term: Final mockups finished by February 15th

Tactical step 1: Spend 30 minutes, 4x week on mockups

Note: I've built SaaS as an executive operator, never a founder.

Open to all advice here.

@SahilBloom 3/ Health & wellness

BHAG: Drop 30 lbs to 185

Connected Medium-term: Weigh 200 lbs by February 15th

Tactical step 1: Walk 7 miles, 6x per week
Tactical step 2: Reduce alcohol consumption

Exercise + 1 month, 1 week, 1 day no alcohol should do the trick.

@SahilBloom I'm making my Q1 goals public.

Each week I'll post updates, wins/losses, & answer questions.

My hope is twofold:

1. Personal accountability
2. Help others structure & attain their goals

Follow along here (and copy/steal the template!):

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

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@SahilBloom If you didn't check out the thread from @SahilBloom then you're missing out.

I feel like this is the best goal-setting framework I've come across.

RT it to show him some love.

https://twitter.com/SahilBloom/status/1477307368534949890?s=20

Happy New Year.

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