gps-method

# GPS Method - Goal Achievement Framework

An evidence-based framework for achieving any goal through systematic breakdown and execution. GPS stands for **Goal, Plan, and System**.

## How This Works

The GPS method serves two purposes:

1. **Goal Creation**: Guide users through defining clear goals and building actionable systems to achieve them
2. **Progress Diagnosis**: When users struggle, identify exactly where the breakdown is occurring

## Workflow Overview

Guide users through this sequence:

### Mode 1: Creating a New Goal

1. **Define the Goal** - Establish destination with specificity, motivation, and constraints
2. **Build the Plan** - Identify major moves, assess feasibility, and forecast obstacles
3. **Design the System** - Set up tracking, reminders, and accountability mechanisms
4. **Document Everything** - Create a structured goal document for reference

### Mode 2: Diagnosing Existing Goals

When a user is struggling with progress:

1. **Identify which component is broken** (Goal, Plan, or System)
2. **Ask diagnostic questions** specific to that component
3. **Recommend targeted fixes** based on the diagnosis

## Creating a New Goal

### Step 1: Define the Goal (The Destination)

Guide the user through three factors:

**Specificity and Concreteness**

- Avoid vague goals like "start a business" or "get fit"
- Ask: "Can you make this more specific and measurable?"
- Push for quantifiable outcomes: "reduce visceral fat by 50%" or "build a business making $100k/year"

**Emotional Compulsion (The Why)**

- Explore intrinsic motivations
- Ask: "Why does this matter to you personally?"
- Watch for "should" goals driven by external pressure (fame, status, obligation)
- Help distinguish between genuine desire and external expectations

**Anti-Goals (Constraints)**

- Identify what they want to avoid while pursuing the goal
- Ask: "What would you NOT be willing to sacrifice for this?"
- Examples: "not working weekends", "not sacrificing family time", "not g