Thanks KC, that's an interesting addition to the taxonomy of goals and projects I was unaware of. On Monday, 27 September 2021 at 12:05:52 UTC+1 KC wrote:
> Due to the inspiration of latest reply by @Laurence, I'd like to add my 2 > cents, a project or projects without firm deadline, like getting better at > a sport, could be considered an extreme project, check on the Wikipedia > article of Extreme Project Management(A), the notion could improve the big > picture while utilizing MLO app. > > (A): > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extreme_project_management > > On Monday, 27 September 2021 at 04:09:22 UTC+8 [email protected] > wrote: > >> I interpret a project as an outcome with a deadline. So if you had to buy >> a car by or on a given date, that would be a project. >> >> A goal relates to an "area of focus" where you want an outcome but there >> is no firm deadline, like getting better at a sport. It would typically be >> a recurring task, like practicing exercises. The timescale may vary, and >> MLO handles this very well with weekly, monthly or yearly goals. >> >> For more, google Thiago Forte's PARA system, and Carl Pullein. >> >> There are many approaches to these concepts and it is confusing. >> >> Hope this helps >> >> Laurence >> >> On Monday, 30 August 2021 at 14:56:43 UTC+1 [email protected] wrote: >> >>> For me, goals and projects are two different things. First comes the >>> goal, buy a ne car (while you’re there can you buy me one too?) >>> >>> >>> >>> Now the question is: HOW DO I ACCOMPLISH MY GOAL? >>> >>> >>> >>> There could be a project, there could be a set of recurring tasks, there >>> could be affirmations on your mirror (which I hate), there could be >>> visualization, etc. >>> >>> >>> >>> A project is one approach to meeting your goal. >>> >>> >>> >>> That’s how I look at it. >>> >>> >>> >>> Take Care, >>> >>> >>> >>> *Michael Emerald, CFA* >>> >>> >>> >>> *Performance Business Design* >>> >>> Owner, Business Strategy Consultant >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* 'Ned ZTown' via MyLifeOrganized <[email protected]> >>> *Sent:* Sunday, August 29, 2021 15:07 >>> *To:* MyLifeOrganized <[email protected]> >>> *Subject:* [MLO] advantages of using goal vs project >>> >>> >>> >>> What are the advantages of using the goal vs project feature? Let's >>> assume if I want to buy a new car in next 6 weeks. What advantages will I >>> get setting up this major task (with multiple subtasks) as a goal over a >>> project or vice versa? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "MyLifeOrganized" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mylifeorganized/432b6b80-93d8-4e27-b0d2-21daf6d9c6bbn%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mylifeorganized/432b6b80-93d8-4e27-b0d2-21daf6d9c6bbn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MyLifeOrganized" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mylifeorganized/0708bc00-95b7-4d2e-bac0-6c11f464d14dn%40googlegroups.com.
