Chapter
The Difference Between Goals and Systems
35:39 - 43:44 (08:04)
Shane Parish and James Clear discuss the difference between goals and systems in navigating the career space. While Parish believes that 50% of movement is signal and 50% is noise, Clear argues that goals don't necessarily lead to success in life and it's about building good systems instead.
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James Clear argues against using goals to measure success, as they often lead to comparisons and assumptions that one person's goal was greater or more important than another's.
35:39 - 39:36 (03:57)
Summary
James Clear argues against using goals to measure success, as they often lead to comparisons and assumptions that one person's goal was greater or more important than another's. Instead, he suggests implementing systems to consistently work towards progress and improvement in your career.
ChapterThe Difference Between Goals and Systems
Episode#069 - George MacGill - Mental Models 101 - How To Make Better Decisions
PodcastModern Wisdom
The concept of signal versus noise helps you to discern what is important and what you should take heed of versus what is not important and just noise.
39:36 - 43:44 (04:07)
Summary
The concept of signal versus noise helps you to discern what is important and what you should take heed of versus what is not important and just noise. Focusing on the signal helps ensure that you are moving in an effective direction.