It seems to me that your process goals are simply actionable steps to take to get to performance goals. A more interesting idea to me is to have process goals that are not connected to any kind of performance. For example, I want to play the piano half an hour a day. Or I want to write three days a week. If I keep process separate from performance I am more likely to reach both goals. YMMV
This is a fair point, but if I think of them as performance *goals* then they're still something I'm aiming to hit: I feel good when I hit them and (mildly) bad when I don't. The difference is, they're (in theory) mostly under my control, so life shouldn't get too in the way of them. I should have probably explained this more thoroughly in the post, though. Thanks for the comment!
Not obvious at all Joel. I picked up the process goals v performance goals concept from a binge of your YouTube videos! The more people that realise that it’s what you do every day, as opposed to what you’re vaguely aiming at, the better.
Of all the so-called “productivity” YouTubers and writers, you have really resonated with this 61 year-old. I think it’s because you write clearly and well, and anecdotes from your own life give your stuff authenticity.
Thanks, Michael — it's tough for me to tell what resonates with people about my stuff, so this kind of feedback is really helpful. I've seen you going through a tonne of back-issues of this newsletter, and I appreciate it! Brilliant that you're caveating that you don't play the piano or grapple 'yet' - if you ever decide to try either, hit me up if I can help.
It seems to me that your process goals are simply actionable steps to take to get to performance goals. A more interesting idea to me is to have process goals that are not connected to any kind of performance. For example, I want to play the piano half an hour a day. Or I want to write three days a week. If I keep process separate from performance I am more likely to reach both goals. YMMV
This is a fair point, but if I think of them as performance *goals* then they're still something I'm aiming to hit: I feel good when I hit them and (mildly) bad when I don't. The difference is, they're (in theory) mostly under my control, so life shouldn't get too in the way of them. I should have probably explained this more thoroughly in the post, though. Thanks for the comment!
Not obvious at all Joel. I picked up the process goals v performance goals concept from a binge of your YouTube videos! The more people that realise that it’s what you do every day, as opposed to what you’re vaguely aiming at, the better.
Of all the so-called “productivity” YouTubers and writers, you have really resonated with this 61 year-old. I think it’s because you write clearly and well, and anecdotes from your own life give your stuff authenticity.
Keep up the good work.
PS I don’t even play piano or grapple yet!
Thanks, Michael — it's tough for me to tell what resonates with people about my stuff, so this kind of feedback is really helpful. I've seen you going through a tonne of back-issues of this newsletter, and I appreciate it! Brilliant that you're caveating that you don't play the piano or grapple 'yet' - if you ever decide to try either, hit me up if I can help.
Thanks again!