Deadlines Convert Wishes

A discussion about the importance of setting public goals with specific deadlines to create accountability and attract like-minded people.

Key Elements of Goal Setting

• Every goal needs a specific timeline
  • Without time constraints, it becomes "an endless wish"
  • Having deadlines creates urgency and accountability

Public Goal Setting Strategy

• Plant your flag publicly to attract connections
  • Share specific goals and timelines
  • Creates opportunities for like-minded people to reach out
  • Helps build meaningful relationships around shared objectives

Example of Effective Goal Setting (Shaan's Twitter Bio)

• Listed 4 specific goals:
  • Get into phenomenal shape for first time
  • Be in a great mood daily
  • Make $10M by December
  • Family-related goal

Results:

• Received 5 important connections
• People offered help with specific goals
• Created accountability through public commitment
• Inspired others to set their own goals

Tips for Setting Public Goals

• Don't put pressure on making it perfect
  • Treat it like a child stating what they want to be
  • Play with different ideas until something resonates
• Continuously reinvent and refine goals
  • Don't get stuck with old versions
  • Update as you evolve and grow
• Make goals ambitious
  • Start at "level 7" then push to "level 10"
  • Break the knob off and go to "level 12"

Building in Public vs Private

• Mixed opinions on building in public
  • Can be overrated according to Sam
  • Alternative view: "doing cool shit and not talking about it"
• Hybrid approach possible
  • Can maintain both public and private projects
  • Each approach has its own benefits