Goals vs. Systems: HOW TO FAIL AND STILL WIN BIG by Scott Adams

Animated core message of Scott Adam's book 'How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big'.

[nathananderson]

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[duhamkai]

Don't focus on your goal.
Focus on your behavior towards the goal.

[gt]

One thing not mentioned here, but strikes me in a systems approach is that every day is much more likely to be "great" in a systems approach compared to the sort of mindset that goal focus imposes.

[ahmadt.eltahan]

This book has transformed my life forever... The piece of information included in this book is a life changing when u mix it the encouragement voice tone of the narrator.. I love this channel 💗

[WisdomFreedom]

Such a refreshing perspective! Scott Adams’ focus on systems over goals really shifted how I think about success. Focusing on building good systems instead of just aiming for specific goals leads to more consistent, long-term results. This video really captured that concept perfectly!

[UnchainedEruption]

Wow. This is actually brilliant. No wonder the book's a bestseller. I need to read this book. I had no idea Scott Adams had so many other failed ventures, but I suppose that's the entrepreneurial mindset. Hence the title, failing at almost everything and still winning.

[changkuo]

This has become my go-to source for self-improvement help, thank you.

[mtscott]

Rather than binary it’s probably a combination of both that wins: e.g. exercise daily plus run a marathon at end of year. Systems enable sustained effort and application, goals enable achievement of discrete events.

[karinas]

This reminds me one of Jim Rohn's speech. It goes something like it's not about achieving your goals but it's the person you will become. Similar to a classic quote talking about it's not destination but it is the journey.

[shanu]

Getting A+ is a goal studying daily is a system

[Lovejoy]

I believe goals can point you in the right direction when it comes to the daily habits & life systems needed to cultivate the life you want

[StoicalZebra]

Great summary Nathan.

One idea - maybe consider having the final sketch at the end of the video as a PDF download as well. I found the image to be a concise summary.

[advancetotabletop]

As someone who does taxes every year… yeah, you can’t always have goals but must have systems! Thanks for the video!

[B_Son]

Hey man just wanted to say good work on these videos, the art is welcoming and friendly, the information concise and interest piquing.... I look forward to more of your videos!

[fayezmahfoud]

Being responsible in life and my work is a goal….but daily reading is a system that puts me in the right mindset of being a responsible man

[Ramdas_Devadiga]

A process that defines your system, needs to be seen and orchestrated on a fundamental level. The more clearly you see every moving part of your process, more flexible, malleable and satisfying your routines will be.

For e.g. if studying everyday is your process/system/routine, setting up your table every night for next days work, having the smoothest pen to jot down your notes, keeping that window open just enough for the right amount of light to flush in on your table, etc, details such as these, the control on such a fundamental level is what needs to be noticed and carried out, every single day.

Studying everyday or working out everyday or eating healthy daily is still a rough draft for your process. You need to break it down and see things at a more fundamental level.

Try and control the individual elements that make up your daily process and then the chances are high for you to have a solid foundation to put a good system in place.

Good luck to you all.

[rickycarter]

Lag measures and lead measures mentioned in the 4 Disciplines of executions also say the similar thing.

[christopherkelly]

Good analysis. This may be Scott’s primary contribution to society. That progress is as much a function of system versus goal setting….. Much of what ever else he blathers on about is useless

[alanoreilly]

Awesome videos dude, hope this takes off for you, its a cool approach to reviewing books!

[railzip]

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