How much time should you work on your goals?

And how much time should you be working on solving problems?

Most people have been taught that goals are the most important to focus on.

But in reality, our goals are achieved by solving countless problems — both big and small, expected and unexpected.

The 10:70:20 Rule will show you why being problem focused will help you achieve your goals.

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• We are naturally better at solving problems than hitting goals.
• Define the problem you need to solve. What does the resolution look like?
• Define and set the goal you want to achieve.
• What problems and actions do you need to work on to progress toward that goal?
• What motivation strategy do you need to use to get your team functioning at a high level?
• Review progress at all times!

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We Are Solving Problems Machines

Human beings are problem solving machines. Our brains are constructed to avoid dealing with problems.

But we do have something that most other animals don’t have — we can look into the future.