I like the idea of playing with a problem. I’ve found recent success by just assigning less importance to certain issues, allowing me to approach with a more open and creative mind.
How does the magnitude of the end goal matter when starting from it? If it’s a goal years away compared to a short-term goal, does this affect the way you approach it?
The size of the goal doesn't really matter, but obviously the further out in timeframe it is, the bigger, wilder and more innovative you can be with it! Which makes it even more fun to think about.
Nevertheless, you can still have great fun thinking about the end state of a goal that is only a year away.
I think it was Bill Gates that said people overestimate what they can do in one year, and underestimate what they can do in ten years.
Hi Selda, love the approach of beginning with the end in mind AND how doing so opens your creativity up. It also avoids you micromanaging the process of arrival at your goal. I am also trying to implement visualizing the end state, I think that helps me stay focused and motivated on the task at hand. Another very helpful article, thank you!
Awesome Mack! Great that you're visualizing the end state - I love doing this too...it's such a good way of staying on track. No more procrastination for us!
I'm pleased you found this article helpful. Thanks so much for reading and engaging!
Yes! 😍
Thanks for reading Alberto!
This is so helpful. I can’t wait to try… as in right now!
Thank you so much for reading, commenting and even more importantly - applying this to your writing, Allison. So happy to hear that it was helpful 🥰
Awww I have goosebumps! I always tell myself just start with one thing - you elevated my game!
Wow, blown away, thank you. You’re so kind!
I love getting into the Kindness Flow (that’s what I call it) - especially to people like you who soak it up and share it.
What a great term! I’m going to borrow that one 👍🏻
Starting with an end in mind... I learned it from the Maestro Stephen R Covey... Thanks again for reminding me...
Thanks for reading and engaging Qi Bing, glad I could offer this simple reminder to you!
Hey Selda!
I like the idea of playing with a problem. I’ve found recent success by just assigning less importance to certain issues, allowing me to approach with a more open and creative mind.
How does the magnitude of the end goal matter when starting from it? If it’s a goal years away compared to a short-term goal, does this affect the way you approach it?
What a great question Rasmus!
The size of the goal doesn't really matter, but obviously the further out in timeframe it is, the bigger, wilder and more innovative you can be with it! Which makes it even more fun to think about.
Nevertheless, you can still have great fun thinking about the end state of a goal that is only a year away.
I think it was Bill Gates that said people overestimate what they can do in one year, and underestimate what they can do in ten years.
Thank you for reading and engaging!
Hi Selda, love the approach of beginning with the end in mind AND how doing so opens your creativity up. It also avoids you micromanaging the process of arrival at your goal. I am also trying to implement visualizing the end state, I think that helps me stay focused and motivated on the task at hand. Another very helpful article, thank you!
Awesome Mack! Great that you're visualizing the end state - I love doing this too...it's such a good way of staying on track. No more procrastination for us!
I'm pleased you found this article helpful. Thanks so much for reading and engaging!
Oh and love your voiceover and your accent!
Oh haha! Thank you! Didn’t know if anyone ever listened to the voiceovers, but now I have my answer. ☺️
Thanks. Happy New Year