Don't Just Set Goals; Achieve Them!

Unlock your potential with my proven 5-step framework for success.

Hello Peak Performers,

Did you set New Year's resolutions? Don't lie. And how are those resolutions going for you?

Fun story: I was having a hard time finding slots for swim lessons for February this year. My coach said: "Check back end of January, most of them will give up by then".

Sad, but true.

Have you ever wondered how some people seem to achieve their goals effortlessly, maintaining their life balance and sanity?

While many of us struggle with staying consistent, focused, and motivated when chasing our ambitions, some people just seem to nail it.

Imagine if achieving your goals was as easy as binge-watching your favorite series. Guess what? It can be—with my 5-step guide to turning dreams into achievements!

Let's dive in.

January 1, 2024, I set three goals in three famous categories: health, relationships, and wealth.

In this issue, I will only talk about the first and the most important category: Health.

Why?

My philosophy is simple: if you can't get out of bed, the other two categories are down the drain. You can never take care of your loved ones and can't spend the money you have in the bank.

So, back to health.

My Health Goal: Take back control of my health. Healthiest I have ever been.

See how vague? What does "healthiest" even mean?

Pro Tip: When setting goals, be specific. Set a tangible goal that you can feel.

Jan 25: A close friend recommends reading "Miracle Morning" by the legendary Hal Elrod ! Hal mentions running a marathon changed him forever.

I sign up for a Half-Marathon.

New Health Goal: Run a half marathon. (Tangible, achievable, perceptible. Boom!)

Now I needed a plan.

Training Start day: March 1 (target of 2-mile run)

Race day: May 12, 2024 (target of, well, 13.1 miles)

10 weeks. Let's go!

which brings me to Step 1 of my 5-step framework:

Step 1: ? Don't wait for motivation.

Peak Performers build discipline instead. You won't be a slave, you will actually earn freedom.

I now go for a 1-hour run (or 2 hours for long runs) and don't think about my health all day.

No sulking!

Workout is done; it's out of my head. I am fully present on other tasks.

Step 2: ? Create a structured plan.

We live our lives one day at a time. How we do one thing is how we do everything. Creating a plan takes the guesswork out.

I read some books, created a weekly plan, increased mileage by 10% every week, and all that good stuff.

Well begun is half done!

Step 3: ? Execute: Take Daily Actions

Once the plan was laid out, all I had to do was to get up and go for that run.

3 miles, 5 miles, 10 miles, didn't matter.

Follow the plan. Simple! (not easy, but still simple!)

Step 4: ? Monitor and Adapt

You can't improve what you don't measure. Beautiful!

Some days were hard, some were easy. You reflect on what works well, pivot, strategize, but keep moving.

Step 5: ? Lifestyle change

The longest I have run now is 12 miles.

As a non-runner, this is a remarkable milestone.

The race is in 10 days. I am prepared. But that's not my destination.

What sets peak performers apart is that they don't stop at the destination. They adopt the process as part of their lifestyle. You gotta stick to the path!

This is crucial because it ensures long-term sustainability in whatever you pursue.

95% never execute what they learn. I hope you will take this framework, put it to the test, and see how powerful it is. Use this to improve your relationships, business, and routines and share stories with this community.

Love and respect,