Traditional goals are like distant finish lines—they’re exciting but often lead to disappointment if you don’t cross them exactly as planned. Systems, on the other hand, are the daily or weekly habits that keep you moving forward, no matter what. For example, instead of “lose 20 pounds,” a system might be “prep healthy meals weekly and walk daily.” This approach reduces emotional ups and downs, encourages iteration (tweak as you go), and compounds results like interest in a bank account. It’s all about increasing your odds of success through flexibility and repetition, making progress a byproduct of your lifestyle rather than a high-pressure chase.