Do Quests, Not Goals
Do Quests, Not Goals.
Sometimes I feel as busy as a one-legged cat in a sandbox.
Why You Should Do Quests, Not Goals – Article from David Cain
Loved this idea from David Cain of raptitude.com.
Instead of treating your goals like to-do list items, try turning them into quests.
Here’s what makes quests different:
Quests are Adventures: Unlike goals, which can feel like chores, quests are exciting journeys. Expect challenges, surprises, and growth along the way.
Quests Transform You: While goals focus on changing your situation, quests change you. The process itself, facing challenges, learning new skills, turns you into a more capable person.
Quests Have Dragons: Every quest has a “dragon”, an inner obstacle that seems daunting but must be overcome. Facing this dragon is what leads to true transformation.
Quests Make an Impact: Whether big or small, each quest adds new capabilities to your life and, ultimately, to the world around you. Your personal victory could inspire others or bring about meaningful change.
Quests People Take On
Here are some of the quests people took on:
- Declutter the whole house
- Record an EP
- Prep six months’ worth of lessons for my students
- Set up an artist’s workspace
- Finish two short stories
- Gain a basic knowledge of classical music
- Fill every page in a sketchbook with drawings
- Complete a classical guitar program
- Make an “If I get hit by a bus” folder for my family
- Get rid of everything I don’t need
- Learn a new programming language
- Finalize retirement plans
- Create a mosaic wall surrounding a fireplace
- Compose two original pieces of music
- Get rid of hoarded possessions and invite people for coffee at the end
- Start a podcast and launch the first episode
- Set up a biodiverse garden on the balcony
- Build an app for a client
- Get up to speed on my financial position and make new budget
- Set up a home recording studio
- Write and submit a research proposal
Reframe
“Do Quests, Not Goals” is to reframe your objectives as quests rather than traditional goals. This shift can transform your approach, making the journey more engaging and fulfilling.
Instead of simply aiming to complete tasks, view each objective as an adventure filled with challenges and opportunities for personal growth.
For example, if you aim to declutter your house, see it as a quest to create a serene and organized living space, where each room you tackle is a step towards conquering your “dragon” of clutter.
This mindset not only makes the process more enjoyable but also ensures that you grow and learn throughout the journey.
The surprising thing about the dragon is that it doesn’t actually want to fight you. It wants to frighten you into going home, or not starting at all.
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