Balancing Structure & Flow: My Journey to Aligned Goal Setting
The Power of Definite Goals: My Journey to Balance and Focus
Years ago, I read The Law of Success by Napoleon Hill, and one of its most powerful lessons has stayed with me: definiteness of purpose is the foundation of success. While I’ve always known this, I often find myself drifting away from setting clear, measurable goals. I tell myself I don’t need them anymore, that I can just flow with life. And while going with the flow brings joy, it also leads to inconsistency—I achieve some things, but I know I’m not using my full capacity.
On the other hand, when I overplan, I get overwhelmed by details and the sheer weight of structure. This creates a tug-of-war between discipline and spontaneity, between structure and freedom, between yang and yin. I’ve realized the best approach for me is not to choose one over the other but to integrate both: set clear goals while allowing room for flow and intuition.
This blog post is the first in a series where I share my journey of building a busi...