goal-tracker

# Goal Tracker

Set goals that don't disappear. Get an agent that notices when you're drifting and says something.

**by The Agent Ledger** — [theagentledger.com](https://theagentledger.com)

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## The Problem

Most goal systems fail the same way: you set goals in January, review them in December, and discover you drifted in February and never noticed. The solution isn't a better template — it's an agent that checks in weekly and flags drift before it compounds.

This skill turns your agent into an accountability partner. Not motivational-poster accountability. Honest, data-driven accountability.

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## Setup

### Step 1 — Create Your Goals Directory

```bash
mkdir -p goals/
```

### Step 2 — Create Your Quarterly Goals File

Create `goals/GOALS.md`:

```markdown
# Goals

**Current Quarter:** Q[N] [YEAR]
**Quarter Dates:** [Start] → [End]
**Last Updated:** [date]

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## 🎯 This Quarter's Goals

### Goal 1: [Name]

**Why it matters:** [One sentence — the real reason, not the polished reason]
**Success looks like:** [Specific, observable outcome]
**Deadline:** [date or end of quarter]
**Status:** 🟢 On Track | 🟡 At Risk | 🔴 Off Track | ✅ Done | ⏸ Paused

**Key Results:**
- [ ] KR1: [measurable outcome] — current: [X] / target: [Y]
- [ ] KR2: [measurable outcome] — current: [X] / target: [Y]
- [ ] KR3: [measurable outcome] — current: [X] / target: [Y]

**Weekly Progress:**
| Week | Progress | Blocker | Score |
|------|----------|---------|-------|
| Wk1  |          |         |       |

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### Goal 2: [Name]
<!-- Repeat structure above -->

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## 📋 Goal Backlog

Goals you want to pursue — not this quarter, but tracked so they don't get lost.

| Goal | Why | Estimated Quarter |
|------|-----|-------------------|
|      |     |                   |

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## ✅ Completed Goals

| Goal | Quarter | Outcome |
|------|---------|---------|
|      |         |         |
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### Step 3 — Tell the Agent Your Goals

Simply tell the agent your goals in natural language:...