Define your North Star. Filter every decision. When the plan breaks, Intent wins.
"My intent is to [PURPOSE] in order to [ENDSTATE]. Success looks like [SPECIFIC OUTCOME]."
"I want to get a good job and make more money."
This is weak. It gives you no direction. A "good job" could be anything.
"My intent is to secure a Program Manager role in the federal government to stabilize my family's finances and continue serving the country. Endstate: I am hired, onboarding, and earning $110k+ with federal benefits by December 31st."
This is a filter. Should you apply for a sales job at a car dealership? No. It violates the Endstate.
Example: "secure a Program Manager role in the federal government"
Example: "stabilize my family's finances and continue serving the country"
Example: "I am hired, onboarding, and earning $110k+ with federal benefits by December 31st"
Now that you have your Commander's Intent, start the Daily 3-1-0 system to make progress every single day.