Choosing not to have goals is exactly that, it’s a choice. Yes, I was a bit confused when I read the philosophy behind having no goals. Rather than having a goal to “eat healthy,” I make it a choice. It just becomes a part of my life, and therefore, it’s something I don’t need to strive for.
For example, one of the things I listed as a goal was to lose 15 pounds. Instead of making this a goal, I’m making a choice to eat healthy and exercise regularly. If I do those things, I’ll lose the 15 pounds. I want to become a web analyst. Well, if I make a choice to study, learn, attend events, apply what I’ve learned, etc., I’ll become one.
I have a category for goal setting which I used to help me focus for the coming year. But, if all goes well with this 30 day experiment, I’ll convert it to my bucket list. And, it will become a “things I want to do” list versus a “goals list.”
I know it sounds so simple… we all know it’s difficult to execute in real life. Well, there’s no time like the present right? I’m starting now because I choose to…
Here’s the inspiration behind this post if you’re interested: http://zenhabits.net/100-days/. This was a guest post on Leo Baubata’s site by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists.
Interesting approach to the resolutions paradigm, Alan. Will take a look at the post you recommend.
Most definitely check it out Luis. It’s not for everyone but it’ll give you a different perspective on how to approach life’s challenges.