How I applied OKRs to running and life

Lately, I’ve found myself a bit obsessed with OKRs. The other day, a colleague bumped into me in the office pantry and casually asked, “How’s your running going? Any tips to make it more effective?” At first, I wasn’t sure how to respond. Then it struck me — why not explain it using OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)? I asked him, “What’s the outcome you expect from running? Is it health benefits? Completing a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or even an ultra? Or simply enjoying running and staying fit?” That single question was an eye-opener for him — and for me too. I realized I had never framed my own running this way. Maybe it’s the OKR mindset influencing me ever since Jay gifted me the book “Measure What Matters” by John Doerr I never thought it would shape even my daily life. Here’s how I broke it down for him: Objective → Inspiring goal (“Become a consistent runner and improve fitness.”) Key Results → Measurable outcomes (Run 3 times a week, complete a 5K under 30 mins, increase mileage from 10km to 20km.) And isn’t that true for life too? We often know what we want, but not how to define it, measure it, and achieve it. That’s where OKRs help — in work and in life. OKRs turn ambition into vision, vision into goals, and goals into measurable results. What about you — have you ever applied OKRs (or any goal-setting framework) outside of work, in your personal life? #okrs #measurewhatmatters #transparency #accountability #effectiveleadership Jay Doshi APOOORV SRIVASSTAVA