The 6 P's Of Goal Setting

“If you feel behind halfway through the year, you’re probably in a good place." - Shawn Dill

The6 P’s of Goal Setting(and Why You’re Probably Measuring Progress Wrong)

Why compounding growth means you should expect to be “behind” halfway through the year

It’s halfway through the year.

This is the moment when a lot of entrepreneurs start to panic.

You look at your goals from January—revenue, reach, growth—and wonder why you’re not further along.

So you double down.

You work longer hours.

You try to do everything faster.

But here’s what most people forget:

You’re measuring your progress on a linear timeline.

Real growth—sustainable, scalable growth—compounds.

Think about it this way:

If you start with a penny that doubles every day for 30 days,

by Day 29, you’re not halfway to a million dollars.

You’re at $2.7 million.

Most of the growth happens at the end because of compounding.

The same principle applies to your goals.

If you’re building a strong foundation—developing skills, refining offers, improving systems—it won’t always look impressive halfway through.

But if you stay consistent and keep compounding small improvements, you’ll create results that look exponential by the end.

So before you abandon your goals or burn yourself out trying to catch up, ask a better question:

Am I building momentum that compounds?

Or am I just chasing urgency?

One way to check is by running your goals through the 6 P’s Framework:

1. People

Who are you surrounded by?

Who’s challenging you to think bigger?

Who’s modeling the kind of compounding success you want to build?

2. Prosperity

Are you clear about what financial sustainability looks like—not just quick wins?

Compounding wealth requires patience and consistency, not just hustle.

3. Purpose

Why are you doing this?

Purpose is the fuel that keeps you going through the slower seasons when results aren’t obvious yet.

4. Professional

What are you learning that will pay dividends later?

Skill development compounds over time. One new capability can unlock an entire tier of growth.

5. Play

Are you creating space for rest and creativity?

Energy and resilience also compound. Overworking drains the reserves you’ll need later.

6. Personal

How are you taking care of yourself?

Your well-being is the foundation everything else compounds on top of.

Final Thought

If you feel behind halfway through the year, you’re probably in a good place.

Because sustainable growth doesn’t look impressive in the middle—it accelerates when you stay consistent long enough for momentum to take over.

Don’t abandon your goals because you think progress should be linear.

Keep compounding.

If you want help designing goals and systems that pay off over time, that’s what we do every day inside The Adaptable Entrepreneur.