Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Goals are procrastination disguised as productivity. Instead, build systems: daily actions tied to your desired identity. Act like ...

“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” Goals are seductive. They give direction, ambition, and a sense of identity. A promotion, a fitter body, a ...

As the new year begins and the slate feels clean, business leaders—much like individuals in general—are inspired to set new, ambitious goals. The start of a new year often prompts resolutions like ...