HOW TO SET SYSTEMS INSTEAD OF GOALS | a system that will change your life

"You don't rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems." -James Clear
HOW TO SET SYSTEMS INSTEAD OF GOALS | a system that will change your life
In this video I share why goals are incomplete and how to set systems instead. If you can get your habits, systems, and then goals in place, you can reach your dreams. If you want to reach your goals, you need to get your systems in order. This has been life-changing for me and I hope this system will change your days, weeks, months, and life as well.
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0:00 Why it matters
0:29 Why not just set goals?
1:57 The Magic Pieces: Habits, Systems, Goals, and Dreams
4:12 Design Your Life System Exercise
8:15 Benefits of Systems
13:28 What's at Stake & Why it Works

[@AlexisKingsley]

✨ You can check out the 2024 Goal Planner + Visualization workbook out at: alexiskingsley.com ✨

[@staygrinding4268]

How long does it take to get the planner once you purchase it?

[@AlexisKingsley]

@@staygrinding4268 It's a digital download, so immediately! :)

[@generaltheory]

Why not set both? First, 100 goals. Then, group em and add arrows, what leads to what. An eight-figure mogul suggested this to me.

[@PaithfinderAdelo]

great content , i recommend you change the cover photo

[@sivakumaranashokkumar9254]

😊​@@AlexisKingsley

[@nathananderson8720]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 9 months ago about self development. Now I have 1,738 subs and > 1k hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[@strongtv_creator]

You say this on every video my guy

[@yourdreamstrategist]

Congratulations! You definitely should be proud!

[@nathananderson8720]

@@yourdreamstrategist Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my KZbin channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a KZbinr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this KZbin thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)

[@yourdreamstrategist]

@@nathananderson8720I'm glad that encouraged you! Did you use Alexis' suggestions here to map out your dreams, goals, and systems?

[@nathananderson8720]

@@yourdreamstrategist yes, a part of it :)

[@TipMayfield]

Finally! This is the first time I’ve seen someone break the term “system” down. I have read so many books and watched so many videos and none of them touched on this!! Thank you!

[@larnizzo91]

I appreciate how captivating her delivery is. Her body language, her hand movements, her emphasis when she speaks makes the value she is speaking that much more absorbable. Great work

[@hari4406]

Don't be a simp dude.

[@tomunderwood4283]

Thanks Mom!

[@michaelbuddy]

dumbest reply ever. Why not "slide into her DMs" instead of telling us how you feel.

[@wendys9500]

These replies are crazy. How do you even know the commenter is a guy? And the commenter only talked about her speaking skills, y’all are making it weird, grow up

[@wendys9500]

Also I agree, the delivery is very professional and really adds to the message of the video

[@imthemaid]

I’ve never thought of planning it backwards-you’ve laid it out so beautifully that I actually think it’s doable for me!

[@RobertAndrews88]

Remarkably well defined and communicated. A lesson like this (and a coach like Alexis) would've been Transformative for me in high school; it has the power to transform the trajectory of one's life, and help them avoid wandering aimlessly through the years. Learning 'Systems thinking' and goal-setting is sadly missing from our education system. But with a video/lesson like this available to Anyone, it's never too late 👍

[@EnglishStoryShared]

0:00 - Goals vs. Systems 0:29 - The 4 Pillars of Success: Habits, Systems, Goals, and Dreams 1:57 - The Magic Pieces: Habits, Systems, Goals, and Dreams 4:12 - Design Your Life System 8:15 - Supercharge Your Goals 13:28 - Why Systems Work

[@melanieannplans2666]

I was so invested in writing things down in my notebook that I was truly surprised when the video ended! lol I absolutely love the idea of scaling down the big picture dream/goal and makiing it a priority. Obviously creating habits to build routines to help you achieve goals isn't a new concept, but I can't recall too many processes where we start from the top and work our way down to the day-to-day, seemingly miniscule steps that will eventually help us get to where we want to be. You've got yourself a new subscriber, Alexis! Thank you for a great video.

[@Raych-]

Thank you! This video made so much sense. I feel I’m starting 2024 from a strong place, with action steps in mind. I’m a practical person so seeing a system which actually makes sense and guides you step by step really feels RIGHT for me. You got yourself a new subscriber.

[@innabella_]

Dear @AlexisKingsley, I would want to thank you so much for the work you did here. I am in the middle of watching your entire playlist about planning and I am learning with you how to chunk backwards from my life dreams to daily actions. I can't say I am new to systematic approaches. On the contrary - I am very into time management, energy management and all those techniques that changed throughout time. I rarely leave comments (unfortunately, because I know that's good for content creators), but I could not skip this gratitude step and leave one below this video. Having New Year approaching I needed to get to order from chaos that I had emerged in my life due to traumatic events that happened to me in 2023. I have to get myself out of dark places and get back to order and my dreams. Thanks to you and your clear and concise, very specific and informative videos (lectures), I was able to emotionally get back to order and internal harmony that are necessary for me to move on. Thousand times thank you and I wish you all the best in your future grow and all your endeavors. 💜🌿

[@xxLadyPanther30xx]

This is great! I’ve used backwards planning in my professional life by never thought to use it for my personal goals.

[@reikaze9390]

I think its great that you started off with 10 year dreams. I tend to make unrealistic goals and give myself only a few months to achieve them, making myself feel really rushed and find it hard to find direction because there's so many things to work on in just a few months. I end up going nowhere. Setting a longer time frame gives greater perspective more doable task breakdowns!

[@FancyLongLegs]

So many people talk about systems yet never break it down in the way you did in this video. This was good, VERY GOOD!

[@dmvmeu]

I've been wanting a full video on this topic for MONTHS - can't believe I came across your channel thru mbti and now we're here! tysm for your advice

[@elizabethstayrook893]

Thank you for this video, Alexis! I have been watching your videos for the past several months. My goal for 2024 is to apply more extraverted thinking in my life. This will be an efficient and effective system to follow.

[@missfl0werstar]

I've been a huge fan of your workbook and content for years. Glad to see the updated version of the book, just in time for my 2024 goal planning. I still have 2022's printed out on cards so I can take the prompts with me everywhere, but I'm happy to support your work and get the new one. ☺️ Happy holidays, Alexis!

[@tspmcfarlane]

Subscribed within the first two minutes. Extremely coherent, eloquent and intelligently presented - really stands out from the volume of content on here covering this topic. Great video.

[@PiCtOgRaPHiCaLLy]

Thank you for breaking this down into steps! I can appreciate all the content on law of attraction - but it is not enough to just wish it into reality. From my perspective it only helps us develop what we truly want and then makes the opportunities to develop more clear. Love this and love the resources you mentioned!

[@voicevamp]

This is great ... However ... In ten years, I will be 86 years old! I really need to adjust the timeline. 🙃 Yes, you present really well. Thanks for this video.

[@Intermittent-Al-on-Carnivore]

How old will you be in ten years if you don’t work toward your goal?

[@giannasmith3200]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m a mom with ADHD and have been having a hard time figuring out a system that makes sense and is simple enough to follow and keep. I love how since this is a system you can always come back and change the goals but the system still works. I also love that it connects the everyday tasks to life goals. I’m great at visualization but have a hard time working the steps to get there. This was an awesome breakdown!

[@mateosegura3456]

I am so happy that people like you 1. Exist 2. Aren't afraid to dig deep inwardly 3. Are honest and can communicate the human experience for what it is and not what we wish it was. Keep doing what you're doing. Ni-Te can do incredible things when understood and used healthy and positively. Thank you.

[@brightpage1020]

Love the idea of the planner as the "dream management system".

[@isabel2051]

woah this is such an underrated video!! you broke this down perfectly and understandably.

[@AlexisKingsley]

Wow, thank you!

[@Kris7245]

I’m so glad to see this post! I started with Atomic Habits to build some systems for myself and purchased your last workbook to work towards some smaller goals. I plan to do it again for 2024 with the big goals!

[@AfricanLiberation]

I love this video! Very helpful. Setting goals is one thing but figuring out how to accomplish them and stay focused on them is the key!! 🙏🏽

[@CAJimenez89]

I love this video! I was looking for something to organize my life goals and your video gave me the template to do so. Thank you!

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

Completely new to your channel and Thank GOD by gods blessing in found this video. Subscribed your channel. Million thanks to you🙏 , such a helpful video🙏. I always had GOALS set but was never able to achieve it as never any SYSTEM set. After watching your video, i tried to figure out week by week whats the outcome and what i did over 3 months. I got below answer of my bad habits as NO SYSTEM set. 1. Maximum hours of day talking to my gf over the phone or chating with friends. 2. Spending time in gym for more than 3 hours , when my actual workout time is 1 hour. Wasting time talking to everyone there. 3. During free time watching multiple movies in netflix the name of refreshment. 4. Finally tired and sleeping on bed. 5. My studies for GOALS was only 10-15 mins 😢 I have prepared a GOAL plan now - week by week to track it and reach my SYSTEM . Will remember you for rest of my life for BIG help 🙏. Its time for ACTION in my life , rather than only setting GOALS and not working on SYSTEM set😊

[@Biscuitboy4ever]

This is the most concise and info packed video on this topic. This is truly your element.

[@corlissdavis6131]

What a Great video! Just landed on your channel and I think I’m in love your Planner! 💕 You put in a LOT of work here. And you’re right - it’s the Systems that were the missing element! I can’t thank you enough and can’t wait to use the Intentional Planner next year! Especially since 2023 turned out to be such a weird backward year for me - no matter what I did. ??? But I like your perspective -> I had a “Slingshot” Year! Love it! 🎉 Have an Amazing 2024!!! 🎉

[@TheBecomingBetterJourney]

I don’t usually comment on videos but I wanted to express how much I enjoyed this video! Can tell you are a great teacher, I’m looking forward to learning more!

[@Yosya8059]

I am so happy I’ve randomly remembered today that I watched your video about planning last year. I didn’t implement the system, but at least I had had some goal ideas, so the year was quite good although I wasn’t consciously following any system. I want to make a conscious effort this year. I am only a bit anxious about the fact that I will need to deconstruct a lot. Because there are several goal areas. I just hope I can manage the volume and will not overwhelm myself.

[@davidkottman3440]

Several goal areas? Tackle them 1 or 2 at a time & when those are starting to flow add another, & another. Cannot change everything at once, life is a process.

[@dinatauli]

Thank you for your insights on life planning, which I think I really needed in this time of the year! I am jotting down some takeaways and definitely going to apply it within this few days ahead, journalling, planning, and reflecting my life going forward, especially throughout 2024! What a nice way to start the new year! Once again thank you!!! Warm regards from Indonesia ☺️ and Happy New Year! 🎉

[@cecekingskid]

Alexis you are a teacher fr. Girl I sooo appreciate you and your content. I feel my mindset shifting. This is my 3rd time watching this video is three days BTW.

[@pauladams1915]

Absolutely wonderful. Clear and concise. Inspirational ❤

[@zoltannemeth8864]

Thanks for sharing this with us! Also, nice Telecaster behind you too!

[@mireyavazquez-rs2nl]

keep going until you have millions of subscribers. your information is very valuable and as someone who watches many discipline/routine/get your life together videos, this has to be THE most helpful ever. thank you

[@SubBassX]

Amazing video. I'm just now learning how to be mindful about the future and setting goals and this is very helpful

[@krittayodt6414]

When you say it’s a lot, I first think how much would it be for a 15-min clip. TBH, it’s definitely a lot! 😂 I spent almost an hour to summarize your contents in Notion. I truly appreciate your effort. This 15-min clip worth every bit of seconds. I couldn’t imagine how much effort you put to build this video, quality of contents, decent filming and editing, etc. You raised my bar for consuming contents. Thank you so much!

[@mitchelldaddario1878]

This is the best advice I've found that properly describes how to create goals that are goals you'd actually want to achieve. Every other video just assumes that you have goals. Even if you have goals, I'm constantly wondering why those are my goals. Although I'm not totally sure about attack 1 goal at a time, I think the goals need to worked on somewhat together. I can't just become a business owner in 1 year. That could take 10. I could also focus on becoming a better cook at the same time.

[@user-hc3hj3om1q]

Thank you so much for making this video! It's been really eye opening! 🤓

[@aliabsolute2060]

This is incredible, thank you so much for such conciese instructions!

[@animeprofiles2077]

Time truly keeps us grounded in reality when pursuing our goals Loved that idea there !

[@LTheGoddess]

This is literally perfection how you broke this down! Thank you so much for this

[@chamodtharakaperera]

Thank you for changing the way I think about everything Alexis. You broke down the entire life into chunks. The life is made up of tiny little stories. The stories were made up of dreams. The dreams can be made into a reality by achieving goals. And now you gave me a system to achieve my dreams which you inspired me to write my life story by editing the default path. You inspired me a lot with this video Alexis. Cheers!

[@ginahouston9352]

this is a paradigm shift for me... thank you, thank you, thank you! 😍

[@drolugbengaadetitunTV]

You are right. Goals are very powerful. Systems are great. Thanks for this video.

[@poderella]

What a great video! This is the one what I really need. Thank you so much!!!

[@darilensaharithariffin]

This is the content I have been looking for. Thank you!

[@ibrahimm.eltayeb9768]

Great work! This was my first video to see on this channel and now I'm waiting for the next one. 💙👏

[@user-kl5nx9qy8o]

Thank you very much for your system. I have been trying too many systems already, but I loved your approach since it is practical and yet it still integrates the vital elements and reinforces both daily gratitude and stating your dreams as achieved which is crucial for manifesting. This allows to combine both faith(mindwork) and action together. Thank you. Best wishes

[@vikrantalmelkar]

Thank you very much for this video. Very well explained. I am restarting my life again at 46 after suffering breakdown and negativity from family.

[@michaelwashington9033]

Great video! This is an amazing framework. Thank you for sharing!

[@LovingHypnoASMR]

You have to watch until the end! It felt so powerful! Thank you so much ❤ what guides do you call in? Are they the same every time?

[@nadjadavidson411]

I agree with you 💯 I’m a stickler for systems and processes. Also cuts down on how much time you spend on reaching your goal.

[@TheBiggestAlEver]

Great insight! My fave was time is reality! If you don’t attach your actions to time then you just have dreams!

[@isabel2051]

i keep revisiting this gem, i cant believe that this information is free… we all love you alexis

[@user-ul5vw1es9x]

I really like this video and thanks Alexis for sharing the system in a simple way that I could follow and believe is actionable rather than a rocket science. For me specifically, I have plans but when time goes by I usually lose the focus and didn't know why I started this, then I would end up going nowhere. Your explanation just helped me realize how important it is to relate daily actions with bigger goals. In this way, I can always find a Northstar in the journey.

[@whosjasmyn]

this is gold. thank u! 🖤

[@lightening_wby290]

This is a pretty realistic system instead of painting all day long for fancy nothing daily routine. Really inspired me a lot, thank you for sharing.

[@kevenmichael]

This is an awesome video! I love the way you explain how to set systems instead of goals. It makes so much sense, and I can't wait to try it out! I think this approach could really help me stay motivated and on track with my goals. Thanks for the great video!

[@franciochoa1892]

Great teacher and amazing subject. You put together many important things about goals, systems and habits.👍

[@WisdomSpeaks1111]

This is great applicable information - thank you for sharing this 🙌🏾🔥

[@quiinstar3382]

wow this really helped me give me outline of what I need to do and what drive me, thank you so much!

[@t10336]

Thank you so much, it was a pleasure to listen. I feel stuck after watching the video. My problem is, I have no big life dreams I absolutely want to achieve. Beside of being comfortable in my life and stay with my hubby until the end. There are some lifestyles/outgoings, which I like, but they are quite different and I do not prefer one (living at the coast or living rural, big family vs. cat mum). There are some smaller goals I would like to meet, but these are mainly getting better at hobbies (drawing, sewing) - not becoming a professional artist. 🤯

[@CatchingOnFire]

Oh my God. THIS is incredible.

[@Its_MLLOS]

Great video it really helps simplify goals because last year think my biggest issue was chasing too many goals and not bounding them to time or say 10k followers but not breaking it down to the weekly to figure out how I can get there

[@mrright1068]

Where have you been all my life. I am 58 years old and this would have made managing the workload so much easier and given me much more free time. This system could be a game changer.

[@aliannarodriguez1581]

Curious as to whether you used something like Franklin Planner in your career? (Companies were training everyone on it in the 90s.) If so, do you have any thoughts on the system you used vs this one?

[@mrright1068]

@@aliannarodriguez1581 It tried to use it but I love the electronic systems. Anything i can put on auto is great. I remember rushing out the door without the planner and being lost all day. Now with knowledge systems like onenote or joplin i can keep a searchable db of meetings and what went on. Get so much more done. However I am always looking for more efficient organization models.

[@tatisarmento]

Amazing video, Alexis! I watched twice already. Very deep and pratical ate the same time! Thank you for your work :)

[@robertomariobarajas9196]

Mi experiencia estableciendo metas SMART es que si tienen un tiempo límite para alcanzarla, pero no las partimos hasta llegar a metas diarias, de tal forma que nos mantiene enfocados usando el principio 80/20. Otro problema de las metas SMART es que normalmente no las enlazamos con nuestros sueños o propósito de vida. Tu idea de construir un sistema de enfoque diario me hace mucho sentido Tienes un nuevo seguidor de tu canal

[@boydd96]

This was so helpful! Thank you! 🤗🤗🤗

[@emmanueladeyemo2556]

This is probably one of the best breakdowns I’ve come across

[@marclopez9918]

Thank you Alexis!

[@IndigenousPeacemaker]

"Dream Management System" - love it!

[@mgm-vx6vl]

Excellent video! Makes sooo much sense!

[@user-te4mh2hz5k]

awesome explanation of System. thank you!

[@Vidu2000]

you changed my whole life. thank you very much ❤❤❤

[@MonicaSoyemi]

Yeah you did such a great job! Love this video!

[@Fitiaosana]

Thank you. Love it.. 🥰

[@e00d20]

thanks for keeping it post, Alexis Kingsley

[@jscire]

Thank you!

[@tinekawilliams2715]

Thank you sooooooo much for this. New subscriber here 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@zionjean-marie1505]

What a great informative video. I can tell you put in a lot of work into this. Bravo!

[@aprilwoodworth5034]

Absolutely fantastic video 👏🏼

[@loganholdworth8267]

Thank you, theres some unique concepts here worth understanding e.g chunking backward not forward.

[@lyndsayhughes4756]

Loved the video. Very different way from what I have been doing in the past.

[@AbhiandNiyu]

Great video! Going to recommend it to all my students :)

[@mhavock]

Yes, tell them this is also an example of plagiarism, or at the very least not crediting work. The concept comes from Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strip. Then James clear also used it in his book "Atomic Habits". Good for the presenter trying to explain it, but do the basic respectable thing of citing the original works, unless you are a sca...

[@pranayrl]

I am one of your students :)

[@Idellphany]

Thank you.

[@kassandercailliau8674]

This is amazing content. I’m still young (well I consider 20 to be young) and I feel like this is a great channel for me to learn methods of self reflection at early age. The sheer passion in your voice when you brought your advice was already enough to convince me this video would be more than useful to me.

[@neurodeprogramming]

Good for you! I didn't have the slightest clue about life at 20. I can't imagine where you can get in 10 years with people like this as mentors!

[@Yzjoshuwave]

This was excellent; a very compelling approach to building up a great life.

[@AfiaPivot]

❤ this is great 😊

[@CarnivoreChris89]

You told me to grab my coffee twice. I like you already. Was not expecting to find a creator spitting pure gold this morning, will bookmark for later today. Subed and liked!

[@theundoctor]

This is the first thing I’ve ever bought immediately when I finished the video. Amazing. What is your background? How did you learn all this? (Like, school or self-taught?) How did you synthesize this? Amazing.

[@LadyErikaHarris]

Great video! Thank you so much!

[@andreas7667]

Interesting thoughts. Thank you for sharing.

[@Theseasider69]

Nice looking tele in the background there! Oh and great video❤

[@DonovanWillisDMK]

Keep producing great content!

[@RogueDarkAngel]

Wonderful!

[@amyhan3753]

Great video! thank you for sharing! :)

[@rezaaslani844]

I am an INTJ and I am very different from my friends and family .it's like we are living in different worlds . when I watch your videos I get so exited to look another INTJ like me who is goal driven and want to grow and be a better person . thank you I enjoy your videos

[@XoogwayX]

I can not imagine 10 years from now. It just something that is not fathomable for/to me. It's devastatingly overwhelming. A year from now is more comprehensive and realistic to me. Maybe I could work on adding months to it as time goes by. And that is something I can work towards and look forward to.

[@JezArnold]

The look out to three years… what needs to change in your life right now, but will need a bit more time than a month or so?