Goal software 101: Trait #5: Choosing GS Systems

7May/09

Goal software 101: Trait #5: Choosing GS Systems

Over the years I've learned enough about goal setting to consider myself a connoisseur of goal setting systems. There were several concepts that influenced my vision of what is the best system, as did the tangible results that were achieved by following through them. The verdict about the best one is not decided, and probably never will be. There are at leasts 3 reasons:

ANY reasonable goal setting system will work
Yes - the mere fact that you are actually setting goals and giving them some sort of attention will secure a reasonable amount of success - my aim is to find out which of these work best.
the optimal goal setting system is dependent on our desired end result
Example: the goal of "achieving a weight of xx kgs" and one which has an end result of "thinking positive thoughts" will require different exercises and different trains of thought.
the personality of the goal setter is a major factor
Some people are motivated more by pleasure, some by pain. It is up to the goal software to find out which is better for the particular person to maximise the effects of goal setting.

These varying factors is why I personally use several goal setting systems (and variations) including but not limited to:

Techniques of Raymond Hull
Techniques of Tony Robbins
Concepts taught by David Allen (in particular the 6 levels of focus)
various visualization systems of esoteric orders

It is also why the ideal goal software should take some time to get to know it's user and adjust his goal systems accordingly. Ultimately the user could pick the methodology of his choosing (with appropriate help of course and maybe suggestions based on the choice of other users) to every goal he wishes to work on.

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