Trying something other than resolutions in the new year (Yes, I know it’s February. Pope Gregory XIII isn’t the boss of me.) and instead focusing on three key words.
Intentional
- Making choices that satisfy my core identity. Anchoring action in values.
- Taking actions that reduce questions, removing choices and doubt.
- Believing that the action is a worthy goal in and of itself without judging it based on outcome. (As in Bill Walsh’s “The score takes care of itself.“
Sustainable
- Remembering that it’s not only important to do things, but to make sure that things I want to be able to do regularly/repeatedly can be done that way.
- Something won’t be routine if it’s not desirable, and part of that is making sure I’m thinking about my bandwidth.
- No action is neutral in whether it takes energy or gives it. But being sustainable suggests that over time it will find equilibrium.
Iterative
- Not waiting for the perfect moment or version of something. Try something, evaluate as you go, and don’t get too bothered if it takes a few tries to land where you want to.
- Curiosity over perfectionism: It’s hard to look for answers if you assume you’re just looking for confirmation of what you already believe to be true.
- Change requires momentum, and it’s harder to accelerate from standing still.
- You can’t level grind forever!
This Builds Character 