# Goals Command Center > [!tip] Your Strategic Mission Control > The Command Center provides a unified view of all your goals across different time horizons, helping you stay aligned from daily execution to long-term vision. ## What is the Goals Command Center? The Goals Command Center is your **single source of truth for all goals**, bringing together your 5-year vision, quarterly goals, and weekly focus into one powerful interface. It's designed to help you see the big picture while managing the details. ## Understanding Time Horizons ### 🎯 5-Year Vision **Purpose**: Define who you want to become and what you want to achieve Your 5-year vision is written as a **success story from your future self**. Instead of bullet points, you write a narrative describing your life 5 years from now, organized by life dimensions: - **Achievement**: Career milestones, skills mastered, projects completed - **Engagement**: Daily work you love, flow states, passion projects - **Relationships**: Deep connections, community, family - **Physical Health**: Energy, fitness, vitality - **Meaning**: Purpose, contribution, legacy - **Positive Emotions**: Joy, gratitude, celebration ### 📅 Quarterly Goals **Purpose**: Bridge the gap between vision and action Quarterly goals translate your 5-year vision into **3-month sprints**. These are also written as success stories, focusing on concrete outcomes you'll achieve this quarter that move you toward your long-term vision. ### 📆 Weekly Focus **Purpose**: Turn goals into daily action Your weekly success story describes what you'll accomplish this week. It's specific, actionable, and directly connected to your quarterly goals. ## Using the Command Center ### View Options **Card View** (Default) - See all goals organized by time horizon or life dimension - Click any card to expand and see full details - Quick visual status indicators show completion state - Search and filter to find specific goals **Zen View** - Immersive, distraction-free reading experience - Full-screen success stories with beautiful typography - Perfect for morning reviews or deep reflection - Access via the "Zen View" tab ### Organizing Your Goals **Sort by Horizon** - Groups goals by timeframe (5-year → Quarter → Week) - Shows natural flow from vision to execution - Best for planning sessions **Sort by Dimension** - Groups goals by life area (Achievement, Relationships, etc.) - Reveals balance or imbalance across dimensions - Best for holistic life review ### Bulk Editing The "Edit All" button enables powerful batch editing: 1. Click "Edit All" to enter bulk edit mode 2. Edit multiple goals inline without page reloads 3. Click "Save All" to update everything at once 4. Use "Cancel" to discard all changes ### AI Assistance The AI Help menu provides specialized coaching for each horizon: - **5-Year Vision**: Craft compelling long-term narratives - **Quarterly Goals**: Break down vision into achievable milestones - **Weekly Planning**: Optimize your week for maximum impact ## Goal Status Indicators The Command Center uses visual cues to show goal completeness: 🔴 **Critical** - Empty or significantly incomplete goals needing immediate attention 🟡 **Warning** - Partially complete goals that need more detail 🟢 **Success** - Well-defined goals ready for execution ⚪ **Neutral** - Optional sections or not yet relevant ## Best Practices ### Weekly Review Ritual 1. Open Command Center every Sunday or Monday 2. Start in Zen View for immersive reading 3. Review from long-term to short-term (5-year → Quarter → Week) 4. Update your weekly story based on quarterly goals 5. Ensure alignment across all horizons ### Monthly Alignment Check 1. Sort by Dimension to check life balance 2. Identify neglected areas needing attention 3. Adjust quarterly goals if priorities have shifted 4. Celebrate progress in completed areas ### Quarterly Planning Session 1. Review 5-year vision for context 2. Reflect on previous quarter's achievements 3. Write new quarterly success story 4. Break down into monthly milestones 5. Identify required Smart Bets and Personal Experiments ## Power Features ### Search Functionality - Search across all goals simultaneously - Find goals by keyword, dimension, or timeframe - Instantly locate specific commitments or projects ### Show All Toggle - Expand all goals at once for comprehensive review - Useful for quarterly planning sessions - Print-friendly when fully expanded ### Integration Points - Links to AI coaches for each timeframe - Direct access to Smart Bets and Personal Experiments - Connection to weekly planning rituals - Flourishing Map visualization ## Common Questions ### "How detailed should my goals be?" - **5-Year**: Vivid narrative, 2-3 paragraphs per dimension - **Quarterly**: Specific outcomes, 1-2 paragraphs per area - **Weekly**: Concrete tasks and focus areas, brief but clear ### "How often should I update goals?" - **5-Year**: Review quarterly, update annually - **Quarterly**: Set at quarter start, review weekly - **Weekly**: Update every week during planning ritual ### "What if I'm overwhelmed by all the goals?" Start simple: 1. Write just one dimension for 5-year vision 2. Set 1-3 quarterly goals maximum 3. Focus on ONE weekly priority 4. Build complexity gradually ## Tips for Success > [!success] Start with Why > Before setting any goal, connect it to your deeper purpose. Goals rooted in meaning are far more likely to be achieved. 1. **Write in past tense** - "I accomplished..." not "I will accomplish..." 2. **Include emotions** - How does success feel? 3. **Be specific** - Vague goals lead to vague results 4. **Stay flexible** - Goals can evolve as you learn 5. **Celebrate progress** - Acknowledge every step forward ## Related Resources - [[Getting Started with Goals]] - Complete goal-setting guide - [[Smart Bets]] - 4-week strategic experiments - [[Personal Experiments]] - 1-2 week habit trials - [[Weekly Planning Ritual]] - Structured planning process - [[Flourishing Map]] - Visual life dimension tracking --- *The Goals Command Center transforms abstract aspirations into concrete achievements by maintaining clear sight lines from your daily actions to your life vision.*