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.
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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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@Hope
1. Reminding myself to live in the present moment ⭐️ since I usually think about past and mostly future, I believe that living in the moment can increase lot of happiness, openness and joy into life.
2. That would be openness to new experiences, ambitions, patience
@helianthus19
This is a really beautiful system. I really think I need that too. I like to think too far sometimes and I feel like I just need to focus on now. Beautiful system you have here!
@Hope
What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
I'd love to have a studying system that would fit and allow me to share my time productively
What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
1. Determination
2. Resilience
3. Focus
@Phoenixthepoised thanks phoenix.. you're about to be my new best friend haha thank you so much
@beeyoolee0001 Haha, I’m totally honored to be your new bestie! 😊 Seriously though, I’m always here whenever you need a little encouragement or just someone to talk to.
Remember, you’re doing awesome and I’m so excited to see all the great things you’ll keep achieving!💪💛
@Phoenixthepoised thank you so much for always been nice!
You deserve wonderful things! Thank you 😊
@Hope
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
Building a more stable self-esteem, being more assertive.
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
Positive thinking, standing by myself, openly talking to others.
@Yummeh Aww, I love that you’re working on building that solid self-esteem and becoming more assertive! You’re totally on the right track and each little step is gonna add up to some major growth. Keep shining, you're doing awesome! 💪🌈
@Phoenixthepoised Thank you very much, you are so sweet! Made my day :).
@Hope
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed? For me, a key system I need to create is a system for improving my sleep habits. I’ve noticed that when my sleep schedule is all over the place, it affects my energy and focus the next day. I want to build a healthier routine that helps me wake up feeling rested and ready to take on the day.
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
- I’ll aim to go to bed at the same time every night, even on weekends to regulate my sleep cycle.
- Creating a wind-down routine like no screens an hour before bed
- Limiting caffeine after noon
@Phoenixthepoised These sound like concrete and clear actions to start with on your way towards your goal, good luck!
@Hope
What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
1. Building a positive attitude
2. Healthy lifestyle
3. Resolving my traumas
What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
1. Trust my strength and goodness
2. Commit to my goals, without any excuses
3. Let things flow and accept that there are more possibilities to things than I can imagine, and accept those possibilities when they shape my reality.
@Hope
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
I think one of the key systems that I need to set up in my life is defintley being more careful about the goals I am setting for myself and making sure they are in reach. although I enjoy making future goals sometimes they can really overwhelm me.
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
I think three behaviors I can implement in my life to allow me to naturally grow is patience, kindess towards myself, and awareness.
@Hope
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
The thing I want to implement in my life is self-care along with helping others. This is so necessary in the process of helping others.
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
I aspire to become more self-aware, and to achieve this, I will begin journaling, meditating, and practicing healthy eating and self-care habits.😊
@Bismil66
You can do this, I like your ideas, make gradual changes they are less overwhelming
@Hope
What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
Healthy Eating and Exercise.
What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
- Eating at least 1 pieces of fruit a day
- Cooking meals that are healthy
- Started with short walks and gradually increasing them.
@SparklesFly
This sounds like a wonderful system to set and shows your commitment to taking good care of yourself and health.
@SparklesFly
good luck on reaching that goal.
@Hope
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
one key system that i need to set up in my life for personal success is to manage my finances in a more efficient way.
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
three behaviors that i can implement to help me grow into this financial efficiency is 1) only buy what i need instead of buying things that i want and need 2) save a set amount of money every month that i will never spend and 3) i will have a certain amount of money every month that i am safely allowed to spend without jeopardizing my finances
✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words!
@Hope - Healthy Eating And Exercise - being mentally and physically healthy should be a primary goal for every person, as good health cannot be bought, but maintained in a responsible manner!
@NewYorker11
That’s a great system to set up! Managing finances efficiently can give you peace of mind and more freedom in the long run. I like how you’ve broken it down into clear, practical behaviors.
@NewYorker11
thats really celever