The reason people fail to achieve their goals is because they never build the right system. Here are some insights I've gained from achieving my goals: Step 1: Set 1-3 Goals At the beginning of each year, I choose only 1 to 3 goals. The fewer goals, the more focused your attention. You have less energy than you think. I usually choose goals related to wealth, health, and a memorable experience. Step 2: Start with a Simple System Goals are important, but the real secret lies in the system. Think of your system as a "secret recipe" for achieving your goals. What repeatable behaviors, if consistently followed, will increase your chances of success? • When I wanted to create this account, I developed a system of posting two posts per week. • When I wanted to build muscle, I followed a training program called "Starting Strength." Note that I focus on only one system at a time. The goal is to take action and build momentum. It's easy to overwhelm yourself at first. Step 3: Design for Consistency Once you've established your system, you need to actually put it into action. At this point, understanding habit formation becomes especially important. A good system means you rely less on willpower (which is finite). Building muscle—I knew I definitely didn't want to drive ten minutes to the gym if it was freezing outside at six in the morning. So I moved to an apartment above the gym. My commute time is just the time it takes to take the elevator downstairs. Before moving, I also had a kettlebell at home. If I couldn't go to the gym, I could at least do a quick kettlebell workout. Writing—I schedule four hours for writing every day. Typically, each post requires four hours of research + four hours of writing + one to two hours of editing. Every day. Step Four: System Layering You usually need multiple systems working together to achieve your goals. Exercise alone isn't enough to build muscle. Once I started consistently exercising, things changed completely. I needed to start paying attention to my nutrition. So I started establishing daily food shopping and meal preparation habits. Consistently updating my blog did boost my account. But simply having a large following doesn't mean you have a business. Over time, I built additional systems encompassing research, finance, and newsletters. Start simple and let it evolve naturally over time. Step 5: Leverage Leverage means achieving more with less. LeBron reportedly spends approximately $1.5 million annually on his physicals. He doesn't create his own diet or training plans. He outsources recovery, training, and nutrition to a full team of experts. Essentially, he built a machine designed to enhance athletic performance. Once you have the resources, you should consider building a machine for your goals. If what I'm doing is repeatable, I ask myself if there are people, software, or AI agents that can help. Unfortunately, the market is bad, so I don't have the budget of LeBron James to maintain my health. However, I have someone to prepare my meals, give me regular massages, and have rehabilitation specialists to help me if I get injured. For writing, I now have research assistants. I also have the money to buy better software to assist my work. Two weeks until 2026, and I'm already thinking about next year. There are many ways to set goals. I've always felt that thinking like an engineer is the most efficient. If I have a goal…