This guide will help you set meaningful goals and track your progress toward achieving them. ## Quick Start Learn the basics in 5 minutes: 1. Choose your time horizon: - Short-term (1-4 weeks) for experiments and habits - Quarterly for balanced progress - 5-year for major growth - 20-year for life direction 2. Write your goal: ``` Name (Category): Description baseline:X goal:Y by when ``` 3. Pick your category: - [[Goal Categories|View all categories]] - Most popular: Achievement, Physical Health, Relationships 4. Set your scores: - Baseline: Where you are now (0-100) - Goal: Where you want to be (at least 5 points higher) [[Score System|Learn more about scoring]] ## Success Stories Read how others have used this system: ### [[David's Story - Leading with Balance]] David, a tech executive, balanced rapid career growth with being present for his family: - Used quarterly goals to build better work boundaries - Created morning routines for family time - Set 5-year goals for both career and family leadership [[David's Story - Leading with Balance|Read David's full story →]] ### [[Sarah's Story - Growth While Leading at Home]] Sarah, a former management consultant, grew her skills while running a household: - Used short-term goals to experiment with family systems - Built a part-time consulting practice through quarterly goals - Maintained professional development through targeted learning [[Sarah's Story - Growth While Leading at Home|Read Sarah's full story →]] ### [[Sam's Story - Engineering with Purpose]] Sam, a senior software engineer, aligned technical growth with social impact: - Created experiments to test new technologies - Built open source tools for nonprofits - Balanced skill development with real-world impact [[Sam's Story - Engineering with Purpose|Read Sam's full story →]] ### [[Maya's Story - Discovery and Excellence with Balance]] Maya, a research scientist, found rhythm between intense work and recovery: - Used short sprints for focused research - Built in recovery periods for creativity - Maintained long-term career development [[Maya's Story - Discovery and Excellence with Balance|Read Maya's full story →]] ### [[James's Story - Art and Structure]] James, a professional artist, balanced creative freedom with sustainable practice: - Created systems for consistent output - Built periods for pure experimentation - Developed business skills alongside artistic growth [[James's Story - Art and Structure|Read James's full story →]] ## Dive Deeper - [[Scientific Evidence|Scientific Evidence|Research Behind the System]] - [[WOOP Method|Setting Yourself Up for Success]] - [[Habit Formation|Building Lasting Change]] - [[Time Horizons|Choosing the Right Timeline]] - [[Goal Categories|Understanding Categories]] - [[Score System|Measuring Progress]]