Are you tired of setting goals, like losing weight or learning a new skill, and failing every time? You’re probably even thinking, ‘That’s it. I’m done trying to change. I don’t have the energy to try and fail again’.
Before you give up your goals and dreams, let me tell you a secret: the only reason why you were failing is because you did not have the right tools.
I’m here to give it to you. After years of rigorous research and fieldwork, I developed a tool to help people change their lives once and for all.
This tool is called the Law of Specification and its goal is to guide you through the maze of ambiguity towards your goals with precision and clarity.
What’s The Law of Specification
The Law of Specification is your brain’s antidote to ambiguity. It’s about transforming your goals from simple wishes into a crystal-clear roadmap. Your brain, much like a seasoned hiker in a dense forest, prefers the well-beaten path of habits and routines.
The Law of Specification is a scientific approach to creating new pathways and new habits that lead you to your desired destination. The science behind it is very simple: the clearer a goal is, the better your chance of achieving it.
It’s about being so precise in your intentions that your brain has no choice but to follow through.
94% of People Fail Without the Law of Specification
If you think that you are the only one failing to achieve your goals, you are completely wrong.
In 2023, I conducted research on goal setting, and what I discovered was shocking. Only 6% of people actually succeed in reaching their goals. That means that 94% of people fail.
So, what do the 6% do differently? They set very specific goals. They use the Law of Specification.
How The Law of Specification Helps You Achieve Your Goals
When you are using the Law of Specification, you’re not just setting goals; you’re getting ready to make a real, lasting change in your life.
The Law of Specificity will help you stay on track because it will also help you:
- build confidence
- make better decision
- improve your accountability
- build resilience
Boost Confidence
When you specify your goals, you paint a clear picture of what you want to achieve. This clarity fuels your confidence, transforming the intimidating into the attainable. As you witness your progress, each step forward becomes a testament to your ability, helping you keep your confidence.
Better Decision-Making
Clarity generates precision in decision-making. When you know exactly what you’re aiming for, every choice and every action is purposeful and aligned with your goal. This eliminates the distractions that often lead you from your path to success.
Improved Accountability
When your goals are specific, they hold you accountable. You’re no longer wandering aimlessly toward your goals; you’re walking a defined path with measurable milestones. This accountability keeps you committed, constantly pushing you out of your comfort zone and closer to success.
Resilience
In the face of challenges, specificity is your superpower. It strengthens your determination, reminding you of your journey’s ‘why’ behind it. This understanding leads to resilience. This, in turn, helps you navigate through all the challenges that you may face without losing focus.
The 4 Components of The Law of Specification
To successfully use the Law of Specification and be among the 6% of people who turn their goals into reality, you need to understand and use its 4 components:
- setting clear goals
- using the 0 – 10 Rule
- creating a clear action plan
- setting a clear deadline
Clear Goals
Begin with clarity. Define your goals with precision and leave no room for ambiguity. It’s the difference between ‘I want to be healthier’ and ‘I will dedicate 30 minutes each day to meditation and practice yoga.’
The 0 – 10 Rule
Utilize the 0 – 10 Rule to evaluate the significance of your goals. Give your most important goals 10s and 9s and 2s or 3s to the ones that are not.
If it’s not a 9 or 10, question its place in your life. So, from now on use the 0 – 10 Rule to focus on goals that resonate deeply, goals that are worth your time, energy, and passion.
A Clear Plan
A goal without a plan is just a wish. Chart out a clear, step-by-step strategy. Break down your journey into actionable tasks, making the overwhelming manageable and the impossible possible. As I mentioned above, this is where the law’s power lies. When you define your steps toward your goals, you’ll significantly increase the chance of actually following through.
This simple thing will get you out of the 94% of people who fail and into the successful 6% Club.
A Deadline
Set a deadline. It’s your timeline, your commitment to yourself. A deadline instills a sense of urgency, propelling you forward and keeping you focused and driven.
Without the specificity of a clear deadline, your brain will try to prevent you from achieving your goals.
Examples Using The Law of Specification
If you haven’t set a specific goal in your life, here are a couple of examples to help you start using the Law of Specification.
Imagine you want to enhance your professional skills. Instead of vaguely aiming to ‘improve,’ specify: “In the next six months, I will complete a certified course in digital marketing, dedicating two hours every weekday to study and practice.”
Here’s another example, this time related to personal health. Transform the wishful ‘I want to lose weight’ into a specific plan: “I will lose 10 pounds in the next three months by exercising for 30 minutes every morning and adopting a plant-based diet.”
Start Crushing Your Goals, One by One
The Law of Specification is not just a principle; it’s a transformational force. It empowers you to turn the abstract into the tangible, the dream into reality.
From now on, whenever you set a goal, use the Law of Specificity and make your plan as granular as possible.
Use the Law of Specificity and get into the group of people who actually achieve their goals. Leave the 94% and join the 6% Club today.
The path to success is clear – it’s time to take that first, decisive step.