How to Set Impossible Goals (And Actually Achieve Them)
The Death of Ordinary Ambition
Most men set “realistic” goals—the kind that don’t scare them, don’t stretch them, and don’t change them.
They want to:
– Lose a little weight (but still drink beer every weekend)
– Make a little more money (but won’t learn sales)
– Build a little more muscle (but skip leg day)
These aren’t goals. They’re *negotiations with mediocrity.*
Real men don’t set “realistic” goals. They set impossible ones—then bend reality to achieve them.
This isn’t motivation. This is a blueprint.
Part 1: Why “Realistic” Goals Are for Losers
The Myth of “Step-by-Step” Success
– Society tells you: “Small, consistent steps lead to big results.”
– Truth: No empire was built incrementally.
– Rome wasn’t conquered one brick at a time.
– Musk didn’t build SpaceX by “taking baby steps.”
The Psychology of Impossible Goals
1. They Force Reinvention
– A “possible” goal lets you stay the same.
– An impossible one demands you become someone new.
2. They Attract Resources
– Normal goals get normal effort.
– Impossible goals unlock hidden energy, allies, and luck.
3. They Separate Legends from Statistic
– 99% of people quit when it gets hard.
– The 1% who push through rewrite history.
Example:
– Kobe Bryant didn’t aim to be “a good player.” He decided to outwork every human alive.
– Result: 4 AM workouts, 81-point games, immortal legacy.
Part 2: The 5 Laws of Impossible Goals
Law 1: The Goal Must Make You Laugh (Then Terrify You)
– If your goal doesn’t sound ridiculous at first, it’s too small.
– Test: Say it out loud. Do you feel excitement or shame?
Bad Goal: “I’ll make $10K more this year.”
Impossible Goal: “I’ll 10X my income in 12 months.”
Law 2: It Must Require Public Commitment
– Private goals die in private.
– Action: Announce it to:
– Your mentor (if you don’t have one, get one)
– Your rivals (they’ll mock you—good)
– A woman you respect (her opinion will matter more than money)
Historical Proof:
– Caesar burned his ships to conquer Britannia. No retreat.
Law 3: It Must Have a “Death Deadline”
– No “someday.” No “when I’m ready.”
– Rule: If you don’t achieve it by [date], you:
– Lose $10,000 to a rival
– Shave your head and live as a monk for a month
– (Choose a consequence that hurts your identity.)
Law 4: It Must Demand Daily “Blood Payments”
– Impossible goals aren’t achieved in “big moments.” They’re won in daily rituals.
– Example:
– If your goal is to write a book in 90 days:
– 5 AM writing sessions (no excuses)
– Delete all social media apps
– Miss a day? Add 10 extra pages
Law 5: It Must Redefine Your Entire Life
– If your goal doesn’t force you to:
– Cut off friends
– Change habits
– Risk humiliation
—it’s not impossible enough.
Case Study:
– Steve Jobs made Apple’s first team work 90-hour weeks.
– Result: The Macintosh (or get fired).
Part 3: The 90-Day Impossible Goal Framework
Phase 1: The War Declaration (Days 1-7)
1. Write Your Goal in Blood (Metaphorically)
– Not on paper. Engrave it.
– Example: “I will earn $500K by December 31—or I’ll work construction for a year.”
2. Assemble Your War Council
– Recruit:
– A mentor who’s done it
– A rival who thinks you’ll fail
– A partner who’s equally insane
Phase 2: The Siege (Days 8-60)
– Daily Non-Negotiables:
1. Morning: 1 hour of skill mastery (no distractions)
2. Afternoon: 3 hours of execution (only revenue-generating actions)
3. Night: 30 minutes of brutal self-review (what did you coward out of today?)
– Weekly Sacrifice:
– Cut one comfort (alcohol, Netflix, warm showers)
Phase 3: The Final Assault (Days 61-90)
– Go No-Contact (disappear from social circles)
– Double Your Output (if you were working 4 hours, now work 8)
– Bet Everything (take the risk you’ve been avoiding)
Part 4: When (Not If) You Want to Quit
The 3 A.M. Rule
– When you’re exhausted, doubting, and ready to surrender:
1. Set a timer for 5 minutes.
2. Scream into a pillow until your throat bleeds.
3. Ask: “Will I die if I keep going?” (No.)
4. Continue.
The “Fuck You” List
– Keep a list of everyone who doubted you.
– When weak, read it aloud. Let rage fuel you.
Final Stand: The Impossible or the Invisible?
You have two choices:
1. Set impossible goals, suffer, and become legendary.
2. Set “realistic” ones, stay comfortable, and disappear.
History doesn’t remember reasonable men.
“The difference between impossible and inevitable is persistence.”
Your move.
