Something that I started thinking about last year, it has held up every time I test it. Easy to remember and has been very useful for me.
1) Do things that pay dividends
All else equal, always do things that pay dividends. Small steps seem insignificant, but over time they can add up to something great. Ask yourself, am I doing this for immediate gratification, or am I building something of value for the future?
2) Do things just because
I'm gong to say this but you are not going to believe me: most of your days locked in routine. We think we have variety, but jobs and weekends and evenings have a cadence, and it's natural to fall into that cadence. Most of the variety we do seek is often structured as well. I love finding variety in small and seemingly inconsequential things. Serendipity is a beautiful thing.
1) Do things that pay dividends
All else equal, always do things that pay dividends. Small steps seem insignificant, but over time they can add up to something great. Ask yourself, am I doing this for immediate gratification, or am I building something of value for the future?
2) Do things just because
I'm gong to say this but you are not going to believe me: most of your days locked in routine. We think we have variety, but jobs and weekends and evenings have a cadence, and it's natural to fall into that cadence. Most of the variety we do seek is often structured as well. I love finding variety in small and seemingly inconsequential things. Serendipity is a beautiful thing.
