Summary

The author shares their personal experience with the effectiveness of making goals visible to promote consistent achievement, using a large water bottle as a successful example and extending this method to other life goals.

Abstract

The article describes the author's method of increasing daily water intake by using an 80-ounce water bottle as a tangible goal. The author, surprised by the ease of achieving this goal, draws a parallel to the importance of visibility in achieving life goals. They suggest that keeping a goal in constant view, much like the water bottle on their desk, helps maintain focus and accountability. The author then applies this principle by writing down a single important daily task on a piece of paper placed next to the water bottle, ensuring the goal remains visible throughout the day. This straightforward approach has significantly improved the author's goal attainment, leading them to recommend the method to others who may sometimes fall short of their objectives.

Opinions

The author believes that visibility of a goal is a key factor in achieving it effortlessly.
They emphasize the impact of a simple change, such as using a large water bottle, in making significant improvements in one's habits.
The author suggests that humans tend to focus on the present and often need a constant reminder of their goals.
They advocate for simplicity in goal-setting, proposing a method of writing down just one important task per day in plain language.
The author is confident in the effectiveness of making goals visible, as it has worked for them personally.
They offer a practical tip for those struggling with hydration: get a bigger water bottle.
The author invites feedback from readers who try their recommended method, indicating an openness to dialogue and shared experiences.

Invisible Goals

Recently, I bought an 80 ounce (2,5 litre) water bottle.

I fill it up every morning, and it sits at my desk all day.

Why?

Well, I’m just trying to increase my water intake.

I don’t drink enough water. So, my goal is to finish that bottle by the end of the day.

To my surprise, I’ve been hitting this goal effortlessly.

And let me tell you I’ve never been a person who drank lots of water before.

I couldn’t believe how a simple change like this can make such dramatic differences.

How easy this was shocked me, and it made me think.

I thought about the difference between this goal and the other goals in life.

Then it hit me.

Hitting this particular goal was so easy because my goal is right in front of me every single second of the day.

I can see where I’m at when it’s 10 am, 2 pm, 4–5–6 pm.

If I didn’t drink enough water that day, there are no excuses.

My goal is visible. It’s right there.

After this realization, I started applying this technique to my life goals too.

These days I just write down my goal for the day on a piece of paper.

I don’t write many tasks though.

Just one important task for that day in a straightforward, plain English.

3 or 4 words maximum.

Simplicity goes a long way.

Then I put it right beside my water bottle.

Somewhere I can see all day.

I make my goal visible.

This technique seems so simple and useless.

But it did wonders for me.

We, as human beings, tend to focus on the present and forget about the big picture. Most of us need a constant reminder of our goals.

If you are hitting all of your life goals consistently, congratulations!

If you miss one or two things sometimes, why don’t you give this method a try this week and let me know what you think?

P.S. Get a bigger water bottle as well if you are struggling with your water intake like me. :)

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Invisible Goals

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