Thinking in Objectives
Learn how to maximize BB's capabilities by focusing on what you want to achieve rather than how to achieve it—across any project type or professional domain.
The Mindset Shift
BB works best when you think at a higher level of abstraction. Instead of breaking down tasks into step-by-step processes, focus on describing your desired outcomes and let BB handle the implementation details—whether you're researching, writing, analyzing data, or coding.
Traditional Approach
- Break down tasks into detailed steps
- Research and choose specific methodologies
- Handle technical implementation details
- Manage complexity yourself
Objectives Approach
- Focus on desired outcomes
- Describe high-level requirements
- Let BB suggest approaches
- Let BB handle complexity
Key Benefits:
- More creative and comprehensive solutions
- Better focus on value and insight
- Reduced cognitive load
- Faster implementation across all domains
Practice Objective Thinking
Try converting implementation-focused statements into objective-focused ones across different domains. This interactive exercise will help you develop the mindset for working with BB effectively.
Practice Objective-Focused Thinking
Convert this implementation-focused statement:
ResearchI need to review 30 research papers about climate change
Into an objective-focused statement:
Tips for creating objective-focused statements:
- Focus on what you want to achieve, not how to achieve it
- Emphasize outcomes and impact
- Consider who benefits and why it matters
- Avoid mentioning specific tools or methodologies
- Think about the ultimate goal, not the steps to get there
Real World Examples
Example: Research Project
Traditional Approach:
"I need to extract data from these 20 PDFs, create a spreadsheet, and visualize the findings with correlation analysis..."
✗ Jumps straight to implementation details
Objectives Approach:
"I want to understand the relationship between climate change adaptation strategies and urban resilience outcomes from these research papers..."
✓ Focuses on the core objective
Outcome:
By focusing on objectives, BB could:
- Analyze papers for relevant methodologies and findings
- Extract and synthesize key data points
- Identify patterns and correlations
- Present insights in the most appropriate formats
Example: Content Creation
Traditional Approach:
"I need to write a 1500 word blog post with these keywords, then create social media posts and an email newsletter..."
✗ Focuses on technical specifications
Objectives Approach:
"I want to educate our audience about sustainable investing principles and motivate them to take action across our content channels..."
✓ Focuses on desired impact
Outcome:
BB can develop a content strategy focused on:
- Key educational themes and messaging
- Appropriate content structure for each channel
- Persuasive elements to drive action
- Consistent voice across all materials
Example: Data Analysis
Traditional Approach:
"I need to join these CSV files, run a clustering algorithm, and create a dashboard with three specific visualizations..."
✗ Focuses on specific technical steps
Objectives Approach:
"I want to identify customer segments and understand their purchasing patterns to inform our product development strategy..."
✓ Focuses on business objectives
Outcome:
BB can suggest the most effective analysis approach:
- Appropriate data integration methods
- Best analytical techniques for segmentation
- Most revealing visualization approaches
- Actionable insights for product strategy
Example: Development Project
Traditional Approach:
"I need to refactor this code to use the repository pattern and dependency injection..."
✗ Focuses on specific implementation patterns
Objectives Approach:
"I want to make this code more maintainable and easier to test..."
✓ Focuses on desired improvements
Outcome:
BB can suggest the best approach based on:
- Current code structure
- Project constraints
- Best practices
- Maintenance requirements
Best Practices
Describing Objectives
When sharing objectives with BB:
- Focus on the "what" and "why" rather than the "how"
- Include context and constraints
- Describe desired outcomes
- Share relevant background information
Working with BB
To get the best results:
- Start with high-level objectives
- Let BB suggest approaches
- Ask questions about suggestions
- Refine based on BB's feedback
Managing Conversations
For complex objectives:
- Break down into smaller objectives
- Use separate conversations for different aspects
- Document decisions and progress
- Review and refine objectives as needed
Common Pitfalls
What to Avoid
- Being too specific: Dictating implementation details limits BB's ability to suggest better approaches
- Skipping context: Not providing enough background information can lead to suboptimal solutions
- Mixing objectives: Trying to handle too many different objectives in one conversation
- Ignoring feedback: Not considering BB's suggestions or alternative approaches
Instead, Try This
- Share outcomes: Describe what you want to achieve and why
- Provide context: Include relevant background and constraints
- Focus conversations: Use separate conversations for different objectives
- Engage in dialogue: Discuss and refine approaches with BB
Domain-Specific Resources
For Researchers
Learn how to apply objective-focused thinking to research projects, literature reviews, and analysis.
For Writers
Discover how objectives-focused approaches enhance content creation across multiple channels.
For Analysts
See how thinking in objectives transforms data analysis and business intelligence projects.
Real-World Use Cases
Explore how professionals in different fields are using objective-focused approaches with BB.