Something is so satisfying about reductionism. Breaking things down does wonders for unlocking the “do anything” ability in me. Now the problem becomes aiming that superpower and following through, but it’s still a great tool to have.
I like the amended exercise below for emotionally aversive tasks, specifically iterating through and finding the most painful step and breaking that one down specifically.
Share anecdotes or data on how long it takes [intentions, projects, plans, relationships, careers, startups] to fail. What do the curves look like?
I’ve noticed a common theme in my life with things that end of: I. Solid, II. Wobble, III. Topple
Relationship is totally stable (months), notice some tension but nothing too crazy (months), relationship ends in a random 30 minute conversation
Startup is growing (years), some hiccups w/ large contracts (6 months), ends without warning in a single meeting
Consistently do habit (weeks/months), do habit but start fudging it for a week (bare minimum/changing expectations/cheating), miss a single day and completely stop
Something is so satisfying about reductionism. Breaking things down does wonders for unlocking the “do anything” ability in me. Now the problem becomes aiming that superpower and following through, but it’s still a great tool to have.
I like the amended exercise below for emotionally aversive tasks, specifically iterating through and finding the most painful step and breaking that one down specifically.
I’ve noticed a common theme in my life with things that end of: I. Solid, II. Wobble, III. Topple
Relationship is totally stable (months), notice some tension but nothing too crazy (months), relationship ends in a random 30 minute conversation
Startup is growing (years), some hiccups w/ large contracts (6 months), ends without warning in a single meeting
Consistently do habit (weeks/months), do habit but start fudging it for a week (bare minimum/changing expectations/cheating), miss a single day and completely stop