Goal Achievement and Idea Generation with Mandala Chart
What is a Mandala Chart?
- A goal achievement sheet used by Shohei Ohtani during his high school days
- The goal is set in the center, with the necessary elements for achieving it set around it
- Also known as a Mandala Chart
Example of Shohei Ohtani
- Central Goal: Being selected by 8 teams in the first draft round
- Necessary Elements: Body building, control, breaking balls, speed of 160 km/h, etc.
- "Luck" is highlighted as an interesting element
- Specific actions to enhance luck: greetings, picking up trash, cleaning the room, positive thinking, etc.
Benefits of a Mandala Chart
- Visualization of goals and actions
- Highly effective for goal setting
- Idea creation through compulsion
- New ideas emerge by filling in 8 items without stopping thinking
Usage Examples of a Mandala Chart
- Goal Setting
- Write the goal in the center and necessary actions or elements around it
- Breakdown into specific actions to make it easier to implement
- Idea Generation
- Generating new ideas in work or projects
- Similar to "Toyota's Five Whys Analysis"
Writing Tips and Tricks
- Write Without Hesitation
- Write whatever comes to mind
- Focus on filling in 8 items
- Overlap is Fine
- Don't worry about having the same elements
- Don't Make it a Routine Task
- Clarify the purpose as a tool and avoid making it a routine task
How to Actually Use It
- Utilize for visualization and motivation to achieve goals
- Use it in business settings for idea creation
- It is recommended to use templates and try it hands-on
Conclusion
- Learn from Ohtani's successful example; it is an effective tool to promote goal achievement and new ideas
- It is recommended to create and use a Mandala Chart for personal goal achievement and idea generation
If you find this information useful, please give it a try.