# Big and hairy goals Big and hairy goals are ambitious and inspiring. Those are the big achievements we're aiming for. It's good to have those, as it helps create a vision. It brings clarity and sheds light on the path ahead. [[Having big and hairy goals is beneficial, as it creates a vision, brings clarity, and sheds light on the path ahead]] But big and hairy goals can be overwhelming, and lead to procrastination. That's why it's important to decompose those into [[Atomic tasks]]. Keeping the big goal in mind, but focusing on the atomic tasks will help notice regular progress, which creates a [[Positive feedback loop]]. ## Related - [[Gates' Law]]: [[Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years]] - [[Ambitious goals make things happen]] - [[12 favorite questions or problems]] - [[How to stop being average]] - [[The crucial role of setting and pursuing goals]]