One-Year Goals
These are your commitments for the next 12 months. Not wishes — commitments. Keep the list short (3-5 goals). Vague goals become forgotten goals.
Planning Year:
Progress Overview
0/5
Goals Complete
0
On Track
0
At Risk
Before Adding a Goal, Ask:
- Is this truly important? Does it align with my North Star?
- Is this mine? Do I want this, or do I think I should want it?
- Is this specific? Can I tell when I've achieved it?
- Is this possible? Could this actually happen in 12 months?
The Goals
Goal 1
The goal stated clearly:
Why this matters:
Life Map domain:
- Career
- Relationships
- Health
- Meaning
- Finances
- Fun
Success looks like:
Key actions required:
Current status:
Goal 2
The goal stated clearly:
Why this matters:
Success looks like:
Key actions required:
Current status:
Goal 3
The goal stated clearly:
Why this matters:
Success looks like:
Current status:
Goal 4 (Optional)
The goal stated clearly:
Why this matters:
Current status:
Goal 5 (Optional)
The goal stated clearly:
Why this matters:
Current status:
Annual Themes
Beyond specific goals, what themes or qualities do you want to cultivate?
What I'm Saying No To
To achieve these goals, what must you decline, deprioritize, or release?
The Regret Minimization Test
Imagine yourself at 80 years old, looking back. Will you regret NOT pursuing these goals?
If yes, proceed. If no, reconsider whether they're truly your goals.