Setting goals. It's one of those sayings that sounds a little - embarrassing. Or at least a bit try-hard.
Outside of work, I've rarely been good at it. I don't think much about it.
I did though on a few occasions. Set a goal - a big audacious one. One that scared me - that I committed to - but that I knew I had no chance of pulling it off unless I got out of bed every week - and worked at it, towards it - consistently. I had to keep the end-goal in my sights every week - and slog towards it.
My god it was effective! And enjoyable. And rewarding. I can't think of any down side.
I should do it more.
I think the hard part isn't sticking to the goal or the work. It's figuring out what you want to shoot for - which says a lot about just how much we all just drift.
I'm sure there's a lot to be said for drifting, but - everything in moderation. I need to adjust the balance. More goals, less drift.