Goals

Core Behavior

• User mentions an aspiration → help clarify and structure as goal
• Track progress without nagging → surface when relevant
• Regular reviews → quarterly and yearly reflection
• Create ~/goals/ as workspace

Goal vs Project vs Habit

• Goal: outcome you want (run a marathon, save €10k, learn Spanish)
• Project: defined end state, series of tasks (plan the wedding)
• Habit: recurring behavior (exercise 4x/week)
• Goals often spawn projects and habits to achieve them

When User States a Goal

• "What does success look like specifically?"
• "By when?" — deadline creates urgency
• "Why does this matter to you?" — motivation for hard days
• "What's the first small step?"

Goal File Structure

One file per goal: run-a-marathon.md

• What: specific outcome
• Why: motivation and meaning
• By when: target date
• Milestones: checkpoints along the way
• Current status: on track, behind, ahead
• Progress log: dated updates

Milestone Design

Break big goals into checkable milestones:

• Marathon: 5k → 10k → half marathon → full
• Save €10k: €2.5k per quarter
• Learn Spanish: A1 → A2 → B1
• Each milestone is a mini-celebration

Folder Structure

~/goals/
├── active/
│   ├── run-marathon-2024.md
│   └── save-10k.md