5. Take action and collect data

1. Start with one interest to learn more about
2. Structure your information input
3. Structure your information output
4. Tie it all together with a map
5. Take action and collect data

It's exploring your interests intentionally, with a map, and with minimal fear.

You can explore more interests simultaneously, but limit yourself to 2 - 3 interests so that you can focus on them without neglecting your responsibilities.

A map is an effective type of “plan of action” that helped me accelerate my Zero-to-Noob journey.

A map has four components:

• a starting point (where you are now)

Select 1 - 3 resources as your “primary curriculum” for learning more about your interests.

These resources can include online courses, YouTube playlists, or studying a mentor’s social media posts.

1. Reduce the fear of failure because you’re framing it as an “experiment”. There are no right or wrong outcomes in scientific experiments, only data that supports or disagrees with the hypothesis.
2. Reduce risk and gain clarity through your deli...

In your map, you should also try to schedule at least 1h/day for both information input and output (i.e., at least 30 min each).

I find life-tweaking ideas for designing and living an intentional life.

For every concept I discover, I strive to find examples and stories from my own life. This newsletter issue was inspired by my goals for Summer 2023!

I also brew these ideas into Tea For Thought, my weekly newsle...