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Four F's Goal Setting Framework

Reusability

A personal goal-setting system that organizes life objectives into four categories: Family, Fitness, Finances, and Fun

How It Works

Creates balanced life planning by forcing consideration of multiple life dimensions rather than focusing solely on work or money goals

Components

1

Family: relationship goals, communication improvements, shared activities

2

Fitness: health metrics, workout routines, physical challenges

3

Finances: income targets, business launches, investment goals

4

Fun: travel plans, hobbies, social activities, experiences

When to Use

Annual planning, quarterly reviews, or when feeling unbalanced in life priorities

When Not to Use

When you need to focus intensively on one area, during crisis periods, or if you prefer simpler planning methods

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

Making goals too ambitious across all categoriesNeglecting one F completelyNot reviewing progress regularlyTreating all F's as equally important when life circumstances require prioritization

Example

“Someone planning 2024 might set: Family - weekly date nights, Fitness - run a 10K, Finances - launch side business, Fun - visit Japan”