Everyone fails their goals because they never set the right systems. Some notes on how I approach goals: Step 1: 1-3 outcomes At the start of each year, I only pick 1 to 3 outcomes. Fewer goals force focus. You have less bandwidth than you think. I usually pick something wealth related, health related, and an experience I’ll never forget. Step 2: Start with a Simple System While goals are great, the real secret is the system. Think of systems like the “recipe” that leads to accomplishing the goal. What’s the repeatable behavior that, if you keep doing it, increases your odds of success? • When I wanted to build this account, I had a system where I wrote 2 threads a week. • When I wanted to build some muscle, I followed a workout plan called Starting Strength. Notice how I only focus on ONE system at a time. The goal is to take action and build momentum. In the beginning, it’s easy to overwhelm yourself. Step 3: Design for Consistency Once you decide on the system, you actually need to do the work. This is where understanding habit building helps. A good system means you’re relying less on willpower (which has a limit). Building muscle - I know if it’s 6am and freezing outside, I don’t want to make the 10 minute drive to the gym. I literally moved to a Condo that was on top of a gym. My commuting time was going down the elevator. Before moving, I also had a kettlebell at home. If I couldn’t make it to the gym, I could at least knockout a quick Kettlebell workout Writing threads - I scheduled 4 hours every single day writing. It’d usually be around 4 hours of research + 4 hours of writing + 1-2 hours of editing per thread. Every single day. Step 4: Layering Systems You usually need “multiple” systems working together to achieve your goal. Working out alone isn’t enough to build muscle. Once I started working out consistently, I needed to start focusing on my nutrition. That’s when I started out building routines for grocery shopping and meal prepping. Writing threads consistently built my account. But a large account alone doesn’t mean you have a business. Over time, I built additional systems with research, financials, and my newsletter. Start simple, and let it naturally build overtime. Step 5: Building Leverage Leverage means getting more results from less effort. LeBron reportedly spends around $1.5 million per year on his body. He doesn’t plan his meals or workouts himself. He outsources recovery, training, and nutrition to a full team of specialists. Essentially, he has built a machine designed to help his athletic performance. Once you have the resources, you should think about building a machine for your goals. If I do something repeatable, I ask myself if there’s a way that a person, software, or A.I. agent can help. Unfortunately, the market has been shit so I don’t have Lebron’s budget for my health. But I do have someone that helps with my meal prep, get regular massages, and I have a rehab person I go to in case I’m injured. For my writing, I have research assistants now. I can afford better software to help my business. 2026 is coming in two weeks, and I’m starting to think about next year. There are so many different approaches out there for goals. I’ve always worked best by thinking more like an engineer. If I have a goal, I focus on building the machine that’ll help me reach that outcome. Hope this helps!(Edgy - The DeFi Edge 🗡️)