Brian Tracy Ten Goal Notebook Reset
Clarify daily priorities using the Brian Tracy goal setting routine with a spiral notebook, present tense drafting, and a quick first action.
5 time blocks, 30 minutes in total.
Time blocks
- Blank Page Setup: 2 min
Open a fresh notebook page without looking at previous entries - Present Tense Goal Drafting: 8 min
Write ten goals starting with I, using present tense and target dates - Major Purpose Selection: 3 min
Circle the single goal that creates the biggest positive impact - Twenty Step Mindstorming: 12 min
List twenty concrete actions to achieve your selected major goal - Immediate Action Launch: 5 min
Complete one small item from your action list right now
About this routine
The Brian Tracy goal setting routine centers on writing ten personal goals every day from memory in a spiral notebook. Rather than reviewing yesterday's page, you open a blank sheet and rewrite your ambitions from scratch. This forces your mind to filter out temporary distractions and focus on what matters most to you.
Every goal is written in the present tense using personal language, such as I earn or I achieve, combined with a specific deadline or measurable metric. Writing in this active form programs your subconscious to treat the target as an active destination rather than a distant wish.
After writing the ten goals, you select your primary focus by asking which single outcome would change your life the most. You write that goal on a clean page, list twenty concrete action steps to reach it, and take immediate action on at least one item before closing your notebook.
Why this routine works
- Filters out low-value ambitions by requiring daily fresh list writing
- Sharpens daily focus on one high impact primary objective
- Turns broad ambitions into twenty concrete action steps
- Creates immediate momentum through instant task execution
FAQ
What is the Brian Tracy goal setting routine?
It is a daily practice where you write ten goals from memory in a spiral notebook, select your primary target, brainstorm twenty action steps, and take immediate action on one item.
Why does Brian Tracy recommend not looking at yesterday's goals?
Writing goals from memory on a fresh page forces your mind to articulate what matters most today, preventing you from copying outdated or passive priorities.
How long does the 10 goal notebook reset take?
The full session takes 30 minutes, covering goal drafting, single goal selection, action step mindstorming, and immediate task execution.