Seven Principles to Achieve Your Goals This Year

Introduction

• Transition from a distracted mess to a hyper-focused CEO.
• Aim for this year to be the best of your life.

Principle 1: Set Your Standards

• Connect goals to daily standards.
  • Example: Visible abs require standards for macros, workouts, and recovery.
• Importance of writing down goals and making them SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely).
• Review goals multiple times a day using triggers.
• Align calendar and life aspects to achieve goals.
• Part of the five daily non-negotiables in the coaching program.

Principle 2: Design Your Environment

• Environment influences success (personal experience with rehab and addiction).
• Avoid negative influences; set up a supportive environment.
  • Example: Lay out gym clothes the night before.
• Remove temptations (e.g., unhealthy food in the kitchen).
• Invest in your environment to facilitate goal achievement (e.g., for fitness or financial goals).

Principle 3: Gamify Progress

• Visualization of progress as seen in video games increases motivation.
• Use visual progress tools like calendars or thermometers for financial goals.
• Daily habits and checks help maintain focus on outcomes.
• Life is the result of dominant feelings, actions, and beliefs.

Principle 4: Connect to an Identity

• Identity drives results; be the person you aspire to be.
• Change begins with adopting a new identity before achieving goals.
  • Example: See yourself as an athlete, not just someone trying to get fit.
• Success follows identity and mindset shifts.

Principle 5: Upgrade Your Peer Group

• Association with high achievers raises personal standards.
• Conduct annual planning to identify necessary relationships for support.
• Build a relationship plan with mentors, coaches, peers.
• Cut ties with anchors that hold back progress.

Principle 6: Get Back on the Horse

• Avoid all-or-nothing mentality.
• Establish a "floor and ceiling" approach to daily achievements.
• Don't let setbacks derail progress; return to positive habits promptly.
• Small consistent actions prevent negative spirals.

Principle 7: Make It Public

• Sharing goals publicly creates accountability.
• Inspired by others who publicly stated their ambitions (e.g., Walt Disney, The Rock).
• Public commitments attract resources and support.
• Inspire others by sharing your journey.
• Use public accountability as motivation to achieve goals.

Conclusion

• Achieve goals for self-improvement and to inspire others.
• The decision to enhance your life can positively impact others unaware of your influence.