E29: Small Wins, Big Impact: Crushing Goals with Baby Steps
From Overwhelmed to On-Track: The Secret to Achievable Goals
Goal setting is exciting… until it’s overwhelming. The bigger the dream, the easier it is to feel paralyzed by where to start — or to give up when progress feels too slow. But here’s the secret: big changes happen through small, consistent wins.
This week’s episode dives into an approach inspired by Raymond Aaron’s book Double Your Income Doing What You Love. His method of setting minimum, target, and outrageous goals flips traditional goal setting on its head — and takes the pressure off perfection.
What We Love About Minimum, Target, and Outrageous Goals
Minimum goals: The smallest commitment you can make (e.g., 5 minutes of movement a day). Achievable even on your worst days.
Target goals: The realistic aim you’re consistently striving for (e.g., 3 workouts per week).
Outrageous goals: The big, inspiring stretch goal that excites you (e.g., running a 10k).
This three-tier approach builds confidence through early wins, prevents the shame spiral of “all-or-nothing” thinking, and allows you to celebrate progress at every stage.
Why Small Wins Work
Momentum beats motivation. Doing something small creates movement, which fuels more action.
Flexibility matters. Baby steps let you pivot as life changes without abandoning your goal entirely.
Celebration builds confidence. Acknowledging progress (no matter how small) rewires your brain to associate achievement with joy, not stress.
Try This at Home: Set Your Three-Tier Goal
Pick one area of your life (health, work, relationships, etc.).
Define your minimum goal (something you can do even on your busiest day).
Define your target goal (what you’ll aim for most of the time).
Define your outrageous goal (your stretch dream).
Celebrate every milestone, no matter how small — progress counts!
The takeaway: Progress isn’t about massive leaps; it’s about steady steps. By celebrating small wins and staying open to the journey, you’ll reach your big dreams — right on time.
The Book We Should Get Paid to Promote
Learn more about Raymond Aaron's three-part minimal, target, and outrageous goal-setting strategy in his book Double Your Income Doing What You Love: Raymond Aaron's Guide to Power Mentoring.