Just got, read, and digested the latest Fast Company Magazine. Struck by one article on whisker goals. It builds on the theory of Ken Blanchard's One Minute Manager, the idea is breaking things into a small and determined amount of time. For instance the things that you hate doing, procrastinate on, or try to avoid are things you should set whisker goals on. Whisker goals are things that are as close to the status quo as possible, but require a determined approach, with limited time committed.
For instance, the author referenced a woman who needed to lose weight. Her doctor recommended marching in place for one minute a day in front of the television. That regimen did nothing for her health, but it excited her to think of what else she could do with one minute a day. When she returned her doctor added another minute, and eventually worked her into a full workout that helped her.
Kind of a different approach to think what's the least, little thing I can do to change the status quo. But there are many applications where that is enough to make a big difference.
--Ben
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