New Year's Resolutions and Systems Quiz

What is the main reason New Year's resolutions often fail?

• Ineffective systems

• Unrealistic expectations

• Poor time management

• Lack of motivation

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a S.M.A.R.T. goal?

• Specific

• Measurable

• Flexible

• Achievable

What is an example of a S.M.A.R.T. goal for reading?

• Read more books

• Read one non-fiction book every 2 weeks by spending 30 minutes each night reading before sleeping

• Finish a book by the end of the year

• Read whenever you have free time

What is a keystone habit?

• A habit that triggers positive changes in other areas

• A habit that requires minimal effort

• A habit that is easy to maintain

• A habit that is focused on a single goal

How did the speaker's keystone habit of going to the gym affect other areas of his life?

• It improved his social life

• It increased his work productivity

• It led to better time management

• It enhanced his cardiovascular fitness and strength

What should you do after experiencing a setback in your goals?

• Blame external factors

• Give up and try a different goal

• Re-evaluate and strengthen your system

• Ignore the setback and continue as before

What did the speaker realize about his gym sessions that helped him adjust his system?

• He needed to change his diet

• He was not lifting enough weight

• He had a higher failure rate when going after 6PM

• He needed a workout partner

Why does the speaker choose not to make New Year's resolutions?

• He believes they are ineffective

• He prefers to implement changes anytime during the year

• He finds them too challenging

• He doesn't have any goals

What example does the speaker give to illustrate starting a new habit at any time?

• Beginning a plant-based diet before Thanksgiving

• Learning a new language in the summer

• Starting a new job

• Joining a gym in January

What is the speaker's advice regarding New Year's resolutions?

• Focus on setting as many as possible

• Avoid them at all costs

• Concentrate on implementing effective systems

• Only set resolutions if others are doing it