Lesson Introduction:

Students learn why motivation fails and systems win — then build a 4-tier Goal Pyramid connecting their vision to today.

Content Outline:

  • Reading: The Truth About Achievement — success is about SYSTEMS, not motivation
  • Science Says: Habit formation takes 66 days (not 21). The 1% Rule: improve 1% daily = 37x better in 1 year
  • Science Says: Implementation Intention — writing ‘I will [ACTION] at [TIME] in [PLACE]’ increases follow-through 91%
  • Activity 1 — The Goal Pyramid: Peak Goals (years, from vision) → Power Goals (this year) → Progress Goals (90 days) → Daily Process Goals (non-negotiables)
  • The SMARTER Framework: Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, Time-Bound, Exciting, Reviewed
  • Transform one vague goal into a SMARTER version
Exercise Files
Activity 1 The Goal Pyramid (pdf)
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The SMARTER Framework (pdf)
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