How the Harada Method Works

A proven framework for turning your goals into reality

The Harada Method: 4 Simple Steps

1

Define Your Main Goal

Start by placing your primary objective in the center of the 9×9 grid. This is your ultimate goal - what you truly want to achieve. Make it specific and meaningful.

Example: "Run a marathon in under 4 hours" or "Launch my online business and reach $10,000/month revenue"

2

Identify 8 Sub-Goals

Determine the 8 supporting goals that surround your main goal. These are the key areas you need to develop to achieve your main objective. Think of them as the pillars supporting your main goal.

Example sub-goals for running a marathon:

  • • Build endurance
  • • Improve running form
  • • Strengthen core muscles
  • • Optimize nutrition
  • • Prevent injuries
  • • Mental preparation
  • • Get proper gear
  • • Create training schedule
3

Create 64 Action Items

For each of the 8 sub-goals, identify 8 specific action items. This gives you 64 concrete, actionable tasks. These are the daily and weekly actions that will move you toward your goal.

Example actions for "Build endurance" sub-goal:

  • • Run 3 miles, 3 times per week
  • • Increase weekly distance by 10%
  • • Do one long run every Sunday
  • • Practice interval training
  • • Cross-train with cycling
  • • Track runs in training log
  • • Join a running group
  • • Complete 5K and 10K races
4

Track Your Progress

Use the app to monitor your journey. Mark tasks as complete, review your progress regularly, and stay focused on your path to success. The visual grid helps you see how far you have come and what is next.

Pro tip: Review your board daily and mark completed actions. This builds momentum and keeps you motivated!

Why the Harada Method Works

  • ✓Comprehensive Planning: The 9×9 grid ensures you consider all aspects of your goal, not just isolated tasks
  • ✓Clear Structure: The framework provides clarity and removes the overwhelm of big goals
  • ✓Actionable Steps: 64 specific actions give you a clear roadmap to follow every day
  • ✓Proven Results: Used by Olympic athletes and Fortune 500 companies with documented success
  • ✓Visual Progress: See your advancement at a glance and stay motivated

Using the App: Getting Started

  1. 1. Sign In: Click "Get Started" and sign in with your Google account (it's free!)
  2. 2. Create a Board: Click "Create New Board" from your dashboard
  3. 3. Add Your Main Goal: Click the center square and enter your primary objective
  4. 4. Fill Sub-Goals: Click the 8 surrounding squares to add your supporting goals
  5. 5. Add Actions: For each sub-goal, add 8 specific action items in the outer squares
  6. 6. Use AI Help (Pro): Upgrade to get AI-powered suggestions for sub-goals and actions
  7. 7. Track Progress: Check off tasks as you complete them and watch your progress grow

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