Day 3: How I Track Goals That Get Done
I don’t write a bunch of goals at the start of each month.
I focus on real projects — the big things my businesses are working on. Each project has goals inside it. Every morning, I look at those goals and ask:
What needs to get done today?
Then I move those into one spot:
“Today’s Focus.”
After that, it’s time to move. Fast.
🛠 Step 1: Start With Projects
Everything starts with projects — not random goals.
If it’s not part of a real project, it’s probably not important.
That could be:
Opening a new location
Launching a product
Hiring a new team member
Fixing a system
Each one has clear goals inside it.
⬇️ Step 2: Pull Today’s Focus
Every morning, I go into those projects and ask:
What’s most important right now?
What’s slowing us down?
What needs to move today?
Then I pull 1–3 of those goals into my “Today’s Focus” list.
I don’t add more than I can handle. I pick what matters and get to work.
⚡️ Step 3: Take Action — Fast
Once I know what I need to do, I don’t wait.
I don’t overthink it. I take action.
Speed matters.
Small businesses win by moving fast — not waiting around.
Violence of action gets results.
That means going all in. Making bold moves.
Not just planning. Doing.
🗓 I Do This Every Day — Not Just Monthly
I don’t save this for the first of the month.
I do it every day — because that’s how you build momentum.
Each morning, I:
Look at all my projects
Pick the top priorities
Move them into “Today’s Focus”
Get them done
Why It Works
This works because it’s based on what’s real — not just wishful thinking.
I’m not chasing random goals. I’m pushing real projects forward.
And when you do that every day, the results stack up fast.
This is Day 3 of my 100-day blog series.
Each post is short, simple, and made for business owners who want to lead better and grow faster.
— Jared
