The problem isn’t in the goals themselves—it’s what comes before them. Without a clear, compelling vision to guide us, goal setting becomes nothing more than an exercise in chasing numbers. So, let’s shake things up. Let’s talk about why vision, not goals, is the key to success and how you can cast a vision that guarantees your goals are both achievable and aligned with the life you truly want.
Every coach has their core philosophy. For example, Nick Sabin, who some consider the GOAT (greatest of all time) of college football coaches, had a core philosophy around “the process” and “being in the moment.” Bill Belichick, who won a slew of Super Bowl championships with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots (but never against my New York Giants!), had core philosophies surrounding “do your job” and improving performance by doing just that, repeatedly. My triathlon coach, Michelle Wiens’s philosophy was “train like you race.”
