It is human to focus on outcomes. It is a fallacy we all have. We typically don’t focus on the principles and phenomenon behind. This makes transformation in any form a tough job for our species. No wonder coaching (help) and self-help remains an evergreen business.
On top of that, we tell ourselves so many stories/narratives and we keep giving excuses for not doing something. Some time we even use rationalisation as a weapon for not trying things. Our brains will also throw a fit when we need to think a little more and make informed decisions. All of this put together makes enhancement very hard on us. It is more biological than psychological.
For the above reasons, consistency is hard for us. Compared to slow burn, heavy lift is easy on us. Though slow burn is easy, we will not do it. 95% of human beings cannot be consistent about something. We will start giving reasons like we are not machines and we need rest. It is a feature and not a bug etc. Yes we are not machines/robots. We must rest well and ensure the system is maintained regularly.
The truth is if we consistently compound, we will be able to get a fabulous outcomes 90 percent of time. The magic is in making a right plan and sticking to it.
Think a lot before you make a plan. Do a little everyday. Reflect often. If data shows something is not working tweak the plan else keep cracking it day after day. Over a period of time, it WILL happen.
I give more emphasis to the strategy and the planning aspects as it sets the direction. Once the direction is set, speed and efficiency is easy. Making tools for achieving strategy is where the brilliance lies. Make tools for your context. Use first principles in making tools. Set the environment so that things happen every single day. Even if we have misses here and there, we can minimise the losses over a period.
Template is a tool. I make my own tools as and when needed for the context. So for the G365 20-21 projects (3 projects) I made my own templates to help ease cognitive load everyday, help me track & measure and reflect at the end of the day. That is all. If i just follow this plan, I should be able to get the planned outcomes at the end of 365 days !
Made a quick one last night and will tweak as days go by and finalise it in 20 days. With a little doing, tweaking gets more informed and easier with data.
🥂 to strategy & plans!
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