Comments on: 5 Roles of Process-Oriented Goals: Setting up Infallible Success

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Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:12:41 +0000

[...] Koinuma, owner of the blog “Our Best Version”, has a great series on “How to Set Process-Oriented Goals” in which he explains that setting goals should be a tool to focus your efforts toward a chosen [...]

By: Ari Koinuma

Ari Koinuma — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:55:14 +0000

Hey Glen,

Well, my point was to just to make sure that we all enjoy the process of reaching our goals — whether it’s 500 or 1000. If you are looking at your number each day going “I still have 999 left to go. Today, I have 998 left to go” then the distance between where you are and where you want to be can crush you. But obviously you and I are different — perhaps setting big goals and mandating yourself to achieve them feel invigorating and motivating to you. Don’t get me wrong — I’m not advocating that we shrink our ambitions so that it’s easier to achieve. That’s a cop out. All I’m saying is that if you’re going to go after any goals, picking ones where you know you’re going to have fun while getting there is the key to enjoying life.

If you’re having fun while running toward 500 or 1000, then all is cool.

ari

By: Ari Koinuma

Ari Koinuma — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:46:24 +0000

Ella,

Welcome to OBV! Thank you so much for your kind words. And yes, I will be by to check out your blog. Looking forward to getting to know you!

ari

By: Ari Koinuma

Ari Koinuma — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:45:41 +0000

Hi Dereck,

Wow, thanks! I’m very flattered, especially coming from you.

ari

By: Ella Moss

Ella Moss — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:25:05 +0000

Well-thought of, well-written and incredibly insightful article.
I’m putting you on my blog roll, Ari.
Of course, if you like my site, I’d appreciate the same

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By: Dereck Coatney

Dereck Coatney — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:59:36 +0000

This (and others you’ve written) are the kind of industry standard articles so often lacking on the Internet. Outstanding exegesis.

Dereck Coatney’s last blog post..Playgrounds in the Night

By: Glen Allsopp

Glen Allsopp — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:51:41 +0000

Your commentary on progress is interesting, I guess it stems down to how motivated and passionate you are. For example, regarding blog subscribers I prefer to look at bigger goals such as 500 or 1000 rather than each celebrating each individual subscriber. Of course it takes all the ‘ones’ to make the whole, maybe I just don’t appreciate things as much, or I want to speed up the process

Another great post Ari

Cheers,
Glen

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By: Ari Koinuma

Ari Koinuma — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:07:12 +0000

Hi Peter,

Welcome to OBV! Thanks for your kind words.

I like breaking things down and analyzing, figuring out the underlying patterns and systems. It helps me understand — and from that understanding comes strategy for problem-solving. It’s fun.
ari

By: Peter James

Peter James — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:58:27 +0000

I love the way you broke up the process & result oriented goals. I am a process oriented person, mostly because Jiu Jitsu taught me that was the best way to reach any goal. However, I have never seen the concept broken down so well. It is an excellent, simple read that really explains the futility of result oriented goals.

http://yinvsyang.com/

Peter James’s last blog post..Tips on Tackling Tremendously Tough Challenges

By: Ari Koinuma

Ari Koinuma — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:22:16 +0000

Hello Jeff,

Welcome to OBV, and thanks for your subscription! I checked out your blog — finding like-minded people is definitely one of the pleasures of blogging and broadcasting our voices to the world. I look forward to getting to know you!

ari