The ultimate goal

The overarching goal is the main direction that organizes smaller actions, decisions and priorities.

Definition

Acts as a landmark for daily choices. It helps distinguish important tasks from those that are merely urgent and consolidates efforts dispersed between projects. A well-described overarching goal translates into specific actions and progress criteria.

Key ideas

  1. Hierarchia celów
  2. Spójność działań
  3. Kryterium priorytetu

Practice and life

Write down one overarching goal for 90 days and with each larger task, ask whether it actually brings you closer to that goal.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to have many "most important" goals at once. It is also a mistake to choose a goal that sounds good but does not change the decision.

Questions for self-reflection

  • Jaki cel porządkuje moje działania?
  • Które zadania są z nim niespójne?
  • Po czym poznam postęp?

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