Goal arithmetics.
Even Sir YB had to steal this strategy.
You see,
Based on my last email…
I received a handful of interests about how to set up systems in order to achieve a goal..
So let’s get into it.
Now,
Whenever I want to achieve a goal…
And I don’t want to depend on motivation, excitement, or luck…
I do one thing.
I build what I call:
Goal Systems.
(hehehe, I learnt this from Sir YB, and it has been working for me)
Now what’s this about?
A goal system is simply deciding how a goal will happen before you start chasing it.
As in,
You zoom into the future and see what you want, then plan on how you want to achieve it.
But here’s where it gets crazy:
Most people stop at the desire.
“I want to read more.”
“I want to improve myself.”
“I want to be more consistent next year.”
And that’s exactly where things break down and stop.
Here’s how you should think about it instead:
Let’s say your goal for 2026, in terms of personal development, is to read 10 books.
Some people would write that down, feel good about it…
And hope motivation shows up later.
Well, you shouldn’t do that.
Immediately break that goal down into time.
Ten books in a year means:
Less than one book a month.
Now it starts looking smaller.
But you don’t stop there.
You should ask a better question:
What system would force this to happen — even when I don’t feel like reading?
So instead of saying,
“I’ll read whenever I’m motivated,”
You should design something boring… but reliable.
For example:
You decide that you’ll read 15 pages every day, before you sleep.
You can give it between 15 and 30 minutes.
And during these 30 minutes, avoid any form of distraction: social media, sports, TV etc.
Just 15 pages.
Now notice something important.
You’re no longer chasing “10 books.”
You’re just running a small daily system.
And If you miss a day, the system makes it obvious.
But If you stay consistent, the result takes care of itself.
At this point, the goal stops feeling ambitious.
And starts feeling mechanical.
You literally start feeling that you’re close to achieving your (ultimate) goal.
And here’s the mindset shift:
You’re no longer asking:
“Do I feel inspired to read today?”
You’re asking:
“Did I read my 15 pages today?”
That’s the shift most people never make.
They design goals that require excitement.
But you, on the other hand, design systems that work even on boring days.
Because systems don’t care how you feel.
They only care if you show up.
Once the system is clear…
You stop relying on willpower.
You stop making promises to yourself.
You just follow the process.
Day by day.
Week by week.
And before you notice it…
The books are finished.
That’s how goals actually get achieved.
Not through luck, motivation, or “this will be my year” energy (just dey play).
But through systems that quietly move you forward — even when nothing feels exciting.
As you think about your 2026 goals…
Don’t ask yourself what you want to achieve.
Ask yourself what you’re willing to repeat.
That answer will tell you whether the goal will survive the year.
Stay Stafe,
Sirajo from YBIMultimedia