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title: GTD 6 Horizons of Focus
created: 2024-11-18T09:16:50
modified: 2025-12-28T06:00:19
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[Picture yourself sitting on a plane.](when-in-doubt-zoom-out.md) At 50.000ft there is nothing but blue sky and an endless horizon. Up here there are no limits.

As you are preparing to land, you are crossing 40.000ft and 30.000ft. There is not much difference, but you might notice some shapes below on a clear day. This is the levels of your **visions** and **goals**. Most of it is abstract thoughts.

When you start to clear the clouds at 20.000ft you can start to make out details about the landscape. This is your areas of **focus** and **responsibility** (<mark>Life Pillars</mark>). At 10.000ft you can see houses, roads, and details. This is your **projects** or **outcomes**. The runway is where you, as the captain, have to tackle all of the details.

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# [Life Purpose](why-we-exist.md)

> _What is your destination in life?_

> _Why do I exist on this planet?_

# Vision (Big Picture)

> _Where do you see yourself in five years, having achieved your goals? How does your work look like? Where do you live? Who are you with?_

> _What gets me out of bed every morning?_

> _What is the ideal lifestyle I want to live?_

# Goals

Long-term OKRs

# Projects

Short-term outcomes/checkpoints/milestones

# Actions

Specific tasks