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February 7, 2026
Issa Rae shares the simple exercise she uses twice a year to set herself up for success—it includes pens, lists and a 'superpower day'
Issa Rae writes down her ideas and goals in a notebook on New Year's Day, and revisits them six months later, to stay on track for achieving them, she says.
TL;DR
- Issa Rae uses a notebook to organize goals and ideas at the start of the year.
- She revisits her notebook six months later to check progress.
- Rae separates personal and career goals, keeping resolutions general and other objectives specific.
- She writes down ideas immediately when they arise, keeping a notebook nearby.
- This intentional goal-setting routine helps her stay disciplined.
- Business leaders like Daymond John and Richard Branson also advocate for writing down goals.
- Neuroscientists suggest writing goals can make them easier to achieve by setting a clear plan and tracking progress.
- Writing a letter to oneself can instill motivation and self-belief for open-ended, big-picture goals.
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