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The Art of
Permaculture
Permaculture is on the “elite” side of the self-sufficiency toolkit. You can’t expect to bend the earth to your will without some serious skills. There’s a lot that goes into it. But there’s a lot that you can get out of it as well. Plus, it’s probably one of the coolest professions on the planet.
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What Is Permaculture?
Permaculture is a more natural way to manage your land. Instead of disregarding nature’s own designs, it incorporates wisdom from Earth’s innate ecology. Generally used to describe agricultural development, it can also include other aspects of land management.
Why Permaculture?
Goal setting makes the world a better place—for those setting the goals and those around them. Without it, we’re subject to the inertia of life.
I don’t claim to be an expert on anything I write about.
Hell, I hardly claim to be an expert on myself.  😂😂😂
These breakdowns are largely for me. I use them to record and reference. Unlike most others on this site though, this goal setting page might actually be useful to the outside observer.
No promises. You can tell me.
Primordial Man
Those too impatient to “find” their life’s purpose can create it. Goal setting helps the courageous become winners.
Earth Bending
Your brain is wired to set objective and reach them. Completing even small-scale goals provides a natural “high.”
Eco Stewardship
adam was given dominion of the earth… with great power comes great responsibility
Life Giver
Doers need goals. History’s greatest men and women weren’t spectators. They were known by their deeds.
There’s a lot that goes into choosing the right goals for you. Here’s a quick look at what the goal-setting journey has been like for me.
Learn with Me
I’m pretty good at this one.
I’ve been setting epic goals for nearly a decade now.
I don’t achieve all of them. But I certainly accomplish more in life because I have them. Without consistent goal setting, there’s no way I’d be the man I am now.
I’ve done goal setting exercises of all types. They are one of the most important tools I use to improve my life.
Over the years, my process has evolved.
Nowadays, I have a solid list of life goals that I revisit periodically. I break those down into yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly goals. I use a variety of different frameworks and love to try new goal setting methods.
My goals are how I make my life, as seen on This Site.
My Experience
I’m climbing my way toward mastery.
More than anything, I just need a few more years.
I already have a fairly sophisticated system. But for me, figuring out what I really want takes reps.
I use my goals to carve out a life purpose.
Points of emphasis respond to change in both me and in the world. But all the while, they pull me forward.
I create goals then mold my character to the traits that those objectives require. My goals help me discover the man I need to be so that I can do the things I want to do.
So far, they’ve served me well. Long may it continue.
- Importance – 75%
- Passion – 80%
- Mastery – 5%
Journey Started: ≈2010
Good Life Foundation
Goals are fundamental. They are an essential pillar of a good life. Without them, it’s easy to get blown to and fro by the winds of the world.
Where Permaculture Fits Life
Goals are one of the most important pieces of the Achievement puzzle.
For me, they’re a “Tier 2” concept, on the same level as Mindset, Habits, Growth, and High Performance.
It is also closely tied to practices like Journaling.
1. Achievement
‣ 2. Goal Setting
3. Frameworks
3. Scheduling
4. Yearly
4. Monthly
4. Daily Planning
3. Business Plans
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For goal setting newbies:
Let’s start with the best advice up front.
Just get started.
You can’t set effective goals until you’ve done it before. Like most things, you’ll suck the first few times. Eventually though, you might discover things about yourself you never knew.
The first step is to write your goals down.
If you don’t have a Journaling habit, it’s time you started one.
To borrow a personal growth cliché:
“Goals not written down are just dreams.” (Les Brown?)
They say there is a magic in putting pen to paper. Many shy away. But for success, it’s a small price to pay. When you take your future seriously, you no longer see things like goal setting as a chores.
Instead, you’ll find that your goals help you chart a path. As you grow into the person capable of achieving your goals, you’ll then map out higher ones.
So begins the climb toward Achievement.
Once you commit, there are a variety of ways to get started.
I pull my inspiration from Brendon Burchard, Vishen Lakhiani, Tony Robbins, and my other Favorite Coaches. Each has their own spin and plenty to teach.
Again, it’s easier once you’ve done it before. Eventually, you’ll find what works for you.
How to Master Permaculture Step-By-Step
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Hands in the Dirt
If you don’t want it bad enough, you won’t do what is necessary to achieve it. Most people lack the motivation to even write their goals down, let alone pursue them. Ironically, goals are motivating. When you do it right, they provide a constant source of motivation.
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Head in the Books
Commit to goal setting more than once. As you revisit and rework them, you’ll find what works for you and what doesn’t. And as you try multiple frameworks, you’ll gain clarity on what truly drives you.  Don’t worry about the “how to” questions. Pick one and go.
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Goal-Based Habits
To achieve your goals you have to turn them into action. That means you need to map your goals to specific behaviors. Better yet, create habits that push you toward your goals. Once you know what you want, it’s a matter of becoming the you that deserves it.
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Schedules & Tracking
No one likes schedules or tracking. But you need them if you’re serious about progress. If you don’t schedule it, you won’t get it done (especially not the hard stuff). If you don’t track it, you won’t know what works best. In review, you often learn the most.Â
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Be a Dream Chaser
You can’t just wish your most audacious dreams into reality. And if you’re new to this, you may not succeed as you are now. You’ll have to learn skills, develop character, and make sacrifices. It’s about self identity. You’ll have to build the resiliency that says “this is me.”
Remember: just start. The first time you put your goals on paper, you’re closer to achieving your dreams than 90% of the population.
My Favorite Permaculture Videos
Everything you need to learn about goals is online.
I’m no high performance titan. I stand on the shoulders of giants. I simply listen to what my Heroes say and apply it. Not everything sticks. But enough does to make a lasting impact.
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Dump
One of the main purposes of This Site is to catalog my learnings. I’m not that learned. But I’m working on becoming moreso. If you see a “data dump” on this site, you’re looking at unsorted information. It may be related or completely unrelated, depending on the topic.
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