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RE: When You Have More Ideas than Time-- Write Them Down!
The same patterns emerge in the most successful people. They figure out a way to make consistent really good micro decisions and set up a system for success. I liked this post so much I linked to it from the Micro Decision post, thanks for putting out consistently good work!
"Micro decisions," I like that... seems to me that's the level at which we actually implement our grand schemes. It's also the level at which we set priorities... the kinds of priorities that make or break a habit: "I will produce SOME kind of blog content this morning, even if I don't feel like it," or realizing that the way to not snack endlessly on potato chips doesn't start with self-control, it starts with not buying them at the store... and it's interesting how often people's actions don't actually support their stated intentions...
DMG,
Yep, doesn't matter how grand the scheme, it's the implementation that matters, and that only moves forward one decision at a time. Those decisions can be super hard and if you don't set yourself up right they can be leveraged against you. Totally agree re. not buying chips at the store if you don't want to eat them. It's funny, that seems so simple, but there is a LOT of effort that went into making you buy those chips. At the Big Food companies they spend tons of money to hook people up to brain scanners, show 'em packaging & products and watch what lights up in their brain and how much. Still, if you don't shop hungry you're less likely to be affected. Micro decisions have huge consequences. Thanks for the feedback!