On the proliferation and efficiency of writing circles
“If you want to take something more seriously, do it publicly.
Publishing an article pressures you to think clearly. Competing in a race pressures you to train consistently. Presenting on any topic pressures you to learn it.
Social pressure forces you to up your game.”
Publishing an article pressures you to think clearly. Competing in a race pressures you to train consistently. Presenting on any topic pressures you to learn it.
Social pressure forces you to up your game.”
James Clear • 3 Ideas, 2 Quotes, 1 Question (November 7, 2019) | James Clear
One part of this system is critical: Follow-up. The system is about negotiating “contracts for action.” What makes it work is the fact that the coach will be coming round to see how things have worked out. Not a year from now, but in three short months (the short cycle is essential to breed the sense of urgency that leads to action).
David H. Maister • Managing The Professional Service Firm
Don’t break the chain on your workouts and you’ll find that you get fit rather quickly.Don’t break the chain in your business and you’ll find that results come much faster.Don’t break the chain in your artistic pursuits and you’ll find that you will produce creative work on a regular basis.
James Clear • How to Stop Procrastinating on Your Goals by Using the “Seinfeld Strategy”
One part of this system is critical: Follow-up. The system is about negotiating “contracts for action.” What makes it work is the fact that the coach will be coming round to see how things have worked out. Not a year from now, but in three short months (the short cycle is essential to breed the sense of urgency that leads to action).