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Managing Perfectionism

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The Fast-Forward Test

The Fast-Forward Test

  • Which activities energize me and which are the ones that drain me?
  • With each thing that you do in a day, imagine a button where you can fast forward to the end of the thing.
  • Ask yourself: Do you press the button?

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Experiment

Experiment

  • After generating ideas, don't think of being successful with them first. Just think of them as experiments to know if you actually enjoy doing them.
  • If the fear of even just getting started is stopping you from experimenting, do the smallest step you can take first.

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The Odyssey Plan

The Odyssey Plan

Ask yourself 3 questions:

  1. Five years from now, what does my life look like? Does it excite you?
  2. Five years from now, what does my life look like if I were to take a different path? Does it excite you?
  3. Five years from now

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An Important Reminder

You never know how things will look like unless you try them out. So avoid getting caught in an analysis paralysis and start taking steps.

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Iterate

Iterate

If a method doesn't work, don't quit right away. Just think of another method.

  • For example: if your gym coach isn't good in helping you meet your ideal gym experience, it doesn't mean you don't want to be fit anymore. Just get a different coach.

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Moving forward

Before you allocate time to any task, question the intended outcome. Ensure that everything you say and do move the ball forward toward your goal.

Ask yourself: s what I’m about to do (or say) moving the ball forward?

The Approach Of Intuitive Scheduling

Listen to your body and your feelings and find out which activities drain you physically and mentally, and which of the activities boost your energy and fill you with joy. It can be the morning exercise session that energizes you the entire day or the afternoon nap that makes you feel great durin...

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