Outcomes are not in our control, but processes are. ## Enjoyment If our goals have no outcome, that means the process is enjoyable on it's own. Setting internal goals (our efforts and control) may be better than setting external goals (outcomes) as the former is something we can improve on and the latter won't push us and will result in harm when it is not met. ![[Feel-Good Productivity#^eajjn1]] This encourages a [[Growth Mindset]] where we [[Reframe failure to be learning experiences, not incompetence]] ## Criticisms This effectively works when we are in [[Established environment]] working towards a specific goal . But when our work is more uncertain, consider [[Train by aiming for desired goals, not specific processes]] ## References https://jamesclear.com/goals-systems