I WAS WRONG - How I Set Goals

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I never used to be a huge fan of goals. They just seemed a bit pointless compared to the value of a robust system. But over the past year speaking to different experts, I've come to realise that there may be more to this whole goal thing than I previously thought.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Part 1 - Forget Goals, Focus on Systems
02:04 Part 2 - How To Actually Think About Goals
07:15 Part 3 - Yin and Yang

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[haridhrakumar]

I’m sure Ali’s wedding will be a “Productive Wedding - Vlog”

[eleftheriosbeltsios]

Improvements are only temporary until they become part of who you are.
-The goal is not to read a book, the goal is to become a reader.
-The goal is not to run a marathon, the goal is to become a runner.
-The goal is not to learn an instrument, the goal is to become a musician.
This year, focus on the identity you want to build.

Happy new year!!!

[ThaisGodinhoTV]

Love David's Allen approach for goals: "what do you want to be true in your life by the end of 2022?" It's more about scenarios than numbers or specific stuff.

[moraz]

'' get married in 2021" aww wish you good luck! Hope you find the girl of your dreams this year😊🤞 Wishing everybody a happy new year! 😀

[IESWlodarczyk]

It's a sign of maturity to say to thousands of people that you were wrong :D happy New Year to Ali and everyone ❤❤❤

[joecarpentieri]

'What man needs is not a tension-less state, but a striving and struggling for a worthwhile goal.' - Viktor E. Frankl

[yathprem]

Love this: I like setting soft goals backed by hard habits.

[gyusunglee]

i love how you admit your mistake without trying to make excuses or trying to cover it up. very refreshing and i think it shows ur honestly

[Carritube]

"you don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your habits" -atomic habits, best book I've read 2020 thanks to u

[ma.angelica]

The yin and yang of self-acceptance and self-improvement is a stroke of genius. That’s the optimal mindset for everyone; conscious in the present yet with positive anticipation for the future. Happy new year, Ali! (watching this at 2 a.m. in 2021!)

[AskArianne]

"Journey before the Destination" - life changing!

Focus on the System instead. So true. This is my major shift in 2021

[nimashaamali]

I used to watch your videos with subtitles before but today I understood everything you said without any subtitles. I'm happy I've improved my English listening skills in 2020 🤩

[zzshaanali]

How many people clicked on the video ASAP when they saw ALI getting married written on the book 😁😂

[MarkFarfan]

Yes! I've noticed that by simply setting goals and reminding myself of them, I get WAY more things done.

[kingbass]

“The taking steroids... Not that bit” 😂

[Zereniti]

I listened you talk about goals and systems, and thought to myself "August Bradley would have a lot to say about this...". Few seconds later I see you interview August Bradley...

[Syn]

Your videos have greatly impact my life. If you never shared your thoughts on books and how it helped change your outlook on life I would've never started reading. I started in the beginning of 2021 and I've grown a lot over the past few months by adapting many perspectives I learned into my life. You're a real inspiration to many Ali, thank you so much!

[JuanBendana]

Love the idea of focusing on systems first so that you can achieve the goals you have set for yourself. I feel like we often get caught in the loop of setting these goals but forgetting about the daily actions that will make them happen. Great video Ali!!

[smartinez]

Love how you narrate your videos in in a very self-aware way that focuses on unlearning. Where you explain how used to think about something and you challenged it because you’ve learned a new concept that changed your mind.

Just recently discovered your channel and so glad I did. Keep up the quality content! It’s really inspiring me to dedicate much needed self development time.

[nthembemwanza]

I'm inspired that you're open about being wrong and willing to become better. It takes a lot of humility , it's a beautiful trait and it will take you far . Thank you so much for the video and I'm wishing you all the best.❤️