WT = Waiting Time. DT = Development Time.
PLANNING (task, scheduling, and WT = DT): I plan to write my Leap Year W36 post into the site Medium on Wednesday at 6 PM instudy. I plan to turn those small WTs into Grateful Time, where I look to see what I can be grateful for in those situations. For example, last week I thought how grateful I was for my dad teaching me how to drive both manual and automatic cars.
EXECUTION (strategies used): From week to week, I use a combination of many strategies. There are always some which are used more than others depending on what comes up, but I wanted to offer a link to all them at once.
My advice is to identify the I CAN'T statement you tell yourself during the most. Then find a strategy below the statement which resonates with you, and then start using it.
Enjoy!
STRATEGY LIST
REFLECTIONS (learnings and actions): This week I was reminded of the power of being 100% committed, and I read a great quote while writing my weekly post for the site medium from Deepak Chopra.
Commitment is the ultimate assertion of human freedom. It releases all the energy you possess and enables you to take quantum leaps in creativity. When you set a one-pointed intention and absolutely refuse to allow obstacles to dissipate the focused quality of your attention, you engage the infinite organizing power of the universe.
The purpose of the Leap Year process is to identify a passion so you can find the highest expression of your talents. This will allow you to achieve your dreams and create freedom in your life. I have mentioned in the past that freedom is created from discipline and discipline is produced from commitment.
Andy Drish and Dane Maxwell, founders of multi-million dollar software companies say "100% commitment is easy, while 99% is a @%&$#!"
This quote supports the idea of being 100% committed. If you commit 100% there is no space for doubt to creep into your mind and there is no question when you are faced with a difficult decision. While, if you are 99% committed there is a 1% chance you will not follow through. This can easily open the door to uncertainty, which makes it difficult to stay disciplined to the key actions, ie completing your weekly tasks for your Leap Year process.
Like I mentioned above I was reminded of why it is so important to be 100% committed. This was a super crazy week, as we got in an accident on Sunday, which required me to deal with the insurance company, rent a car, and get reimbursed from the parties at fault. In addition, my wife and I had to go to three different government buildings to get documentation prepared for our move to China in June. Furthermore, I had to administer and grade over 30 semester finals for my math classes.
Oh right, there is also work in The Foundation I am completing in order to get my first SaaS business off and running. This all in addition to completing my weekly task of writing my W36 post in site Medium.
In the past, I would have been lucky just to complete all the things surrounding my family and work. Now, I am able to both juggle my responsibilities as a husband, father, and my 9-5, with the additional time going into finishing the book and starting multiple SaaS businesses.
The Leap Year process has helped me cultivate 100% commitment, which in turn has produced the discipline to complete the meaningful tasks in my life. This in turn, will allow me to achieve my dreams and create freedom in my life. And, I hope the Leap Year process can help you cultivate 100% commitment, which will allow you to create freedom in your life.
What went well?
Weekly task completed in the face of tremendous life challenges.
What is something we can improve upon? What actions can we take next week?
Taking a moment to pause in the middle of day instead of running from one task to another. Even if it is three minutes, take a moment to pause and calm both mind and body.
What is something to avoid next week?
Not drinking enough water. I definitely feel the difference both physically and mentally when I do not do this.
No comments:
Post a Comment