Course 1, Discussion 4: System vs Goals
Hello Leadership Crew!
Welcome to our 4th discussion in this first course. In today's discussion, we will be talking about systems vs. goals.
To start, please read this post here and watch this video.
The basic argument here is that having a system is better than having a goal. A system is a way of behaving that helps you move towards accomplishing something. A goal is usually and end state that happens after you have accomplished something. I think eating healthy is a good example. A goal might be to lose 10 pounds. In this case, you feel kind of bad about yourself until you hit that goal; and then, once you hit it, you kind of lose the purpose because the goal has been reached. If you relapse and gain wait again, then you fall back into feeling bad about yourself again. Contrast this with a system of eating healthy.
A system might include things like: having a big glass of water prior to each meal; eating a lot of fruits, vegetables, and nuts; not eating after 9pm; and/or doing some level of intermittent fasting. You wouldn't integrate all of these new healthy eating behaviors at once. Instead, you'd gradually introduce one and then another and then another over whatever period of time makes sense. The system enables you to continuously get healthier and healthier. You will eventually reach the goal, but it'll be the byproduct of eating healthy.
This also has implications for 7 Cups as well. We might have goals of having a certain amount of group support messages or 1:1 messages. Those are fine goals to have, but we mostly want to create a system of support where people care for one another and then the natural result is an increased number of messages.
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words!
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In life I want to change my diet and have a healthier lifestyle. That's why I take on work on new habits but also maintain goals. The 3 behaviors I can implement are persistence, diligence and striving for perfection.
@LoveMyMoonflowers
This is awesome! I hope you'll be able to implement and start your amazing writing 🤍✨
@Grace3012
thank you so much! 🥺💛
@Hope
What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
A system to be able to study systematically
What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
Consistency, determination and dedication.
This video actually helped me a lot! <33
@Grace3012
That's great, Grace. Good luck on your studies 😊
@Hope
What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
Skill, research, start-ups
What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
Enhancing my technical and communication abilities. Conduct research that I find interesting, work with other researchers, and seeking advice from my advisor. Networking with professional and founder of quantum computers and/or quantum science and technologies.
@bestBraveheart57
Those sound really interesting, best of luck with it all!(:
@bestBraveheart57 I love your answers here, good luck!!
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
Getting the courage to do things by myself.
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
Firstly, I could implement taking small steps, sort of building my way up to doing things by myself. Secondly, I could try doing things with others first, until I can do things on my own. Thirdly, I will show myself compassion and encourage myself to try my best.
Sometimes I struggle with doing simple things such as phone calls or ordering food on my own due to anxiety, but I will try my best to work on it!
@8grim8
The behaviors you mentioned sound very practical! I've gone through something similar myself, and I promise you, with the right amount of pushing yourself out of the comfort zone, creating the system you hope to create is quite achievable. Hope it's going well, my friend :)
@Hope
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
I really like the idea of the healthy eating key system, as I'd like to lose weight and become overall more healthy.
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
Being more consistent, joining the gym and upping my exercise, and creating healthy meal plans!
@Shannon1996 going to the gym and eating healthier are great steps! You deserve to take pride in taking the first steps to becoming a better person. 😌
@Hope
A key system for success is building a habits-based approach.
@Hope
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
Consistency with my daily tasks that are important for my long-term goals
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
• A realistic schedule to organize my day
• Daily mindfulness
• Reminding myself why my long-term goals are important to me
@Hope
What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
One to do with self care
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
* Take more "off days " where I do nothing
* Physically pamper myself more eg. Face masks
*daily journaling
@Athenalu
Is good to prioritize oneself and you just did that. Keep it up
@Hope
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
Healthy Lifestyle
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
-use exercise peddler 5 minutes a day 6 days a week.
-drink 90-100 oz of water daily.
-eat healthy meals 90% of the week (6 days)
✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words!
@ChillingRain
were you ever able to establish that habits-based approach? How has using systems vs. goals benefited you since you participated in this discussion? Inquiring minds want to know. 😜
As Always,
Kristy
@Kristynsmama
Those are really good steps to take to become a better healthier you! I'm so happy you're taking this journey!
@Soul576
thanks!
