1. You Break Goals Into Huge Steps
Setting huge goals without breaking them down kills progress.
“I want to write a book” sounds exciting, but where do you start?
Fix:
Break it into tiny steps:
- 500 words daily
- 5 research notes per day
- Outline one chapter per week
Small steps compound into big results.
2. You Focus on Outcomes, Not Habits
Thinking only about the end result leads to frustration.
You can’t control outcomes directly — only your habits.
Fix:
Focus on building daily habits that guarantee results:
- Reading
- Practicing
- Networking
- Journaling
Habits → results naturally.
3. You Let Excuses Run Your Life
“I’m tired,” “I don’t have time,” “I’ll start Monday” — excuses dominate most people.
Excuses = guaranteed failure.
Fix:
Identify excuses as they appear.
Replace with action: “I’ll do 10 minutes now” → consistency grows.
4. You Ignore Mental Energy
Willpower is limited.
People fail not because they’re lazy, but because they burn mental energy on unimportant decisions.
Fix:
Simplify life:
- Plan outfits
- Pre-decide meals
- Schedule important work early
Conserve mental energy for meaningful tasks.
5. You Don’t Review Your Progress
Without tracking, you’re blind.
People do effort, see no results, and quit.
Fix:
- Journal weekly
- Track measurable outcomes
- Adjust strategies based on results
6. You Avoid Learning from Failure
Failure isn’t a setback — it’s feedback.
Most people panic and quit after failing once.
Fix:
Analyze failure:
- What went wrong?
- How to fix it next time?
- Repeat with improvements
Failure + learning = accelerated growth.