Big goals can feel overwhelming until you break them into smaller milestones—goalposts—and celebrate along the way. The GPS workbook recommends selecting three graduated goalposts for each goal and assigning a reward to each. For example, if your goal is to start a business, your first goalpost might be saving your start‑up capital in six months, the second could be securing licensing within nine months and the third might be signing a lease within a year. Celebrating each goalpost keeps your motivation high and makes progress feel tangible.
Rewards don’t need to be extravagant; they simply need to mark the occasion and reinforce your momentum. After reaching a goalpost, I treat myself to dinner with my family or purchase a book I’ve been wanting. The act of celebrating—big or small—signals to your brain that effort leads to pleasure, making it more likely you’ll stay on track. Make sure to write down your rewards next to each goalpost so you have something concrete to look forward to. This simple system of goalposts and rewards turns long journeys into a series of victories. The GPS workbook provides templates for setting your own goalposts and choosing appropriate rewards.