I appreciate the distinction you made between consistency and persistency. I resonate with the idea that I can be persistent across a wide variety of interests, even if maintaining a high level of consistency in all of them is unrealistic.
Regarding New Year's resolutions – I’ll set goals for 2025, review 2024 and the available metrics, and persistently move in the direction I choose. For me, that means focusing on consistent daily choices that snowball over time. I won’t set unreasonable resolutions (or likely any at all) because the start of a new year feels arbitrary when it comes to achieving meaningful goals.
Thanks David - and appreciate the article! At a high level, I can see where for any ongoing project a premortem can be applied. Looking forward to learning more and trying out the technique
I love setting goals then mapping out the journey. Basically I list all the things I want then work out how to get them or achieve them. I’m a big believer in taking small steps every day. It’s amazing how far you can go.
And, absolutely! Small steps every day. There's times when it can be a bit cliché - and, yet, when I look back over 2024... from the numbers of posts, issues, articles, stories, and my Strava stats (e.g. how many km walked, bicycled and snowshoed) - it's impressive to see how it all adds up.
I appreciate the distinction you made between consistency and persistency. I resonate with the idea that I can be persistent across a wide variety of interests, even if maintaining a high level of consistency in all of them is unrealistic.
Regarding New Year's resolutions – I’ll set goals for 2025, review 2024 and the available metrics, and persistently move in the direction I choose. For me, that means focusing on consistent daily choices that snowball over time. I won’t set unreasonable resolutions (or likely any at all) because the start of a new year feels arbitrary when it comes to achieving meaningful goals.
Nice one. 🙌
Here's an article in WSJ that resonated with me. This is a 'gift link,' so you should be able to read without any trouble.
"It’s Called a Premortem—and It’s the Most Productive Thing You’ll Do All Year
Forget about making a New Year’s resolution. Have you tried imagining your deathbed?"
https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/books/new-years-resolutions-ron-shaich-cava-panera-c0fb7922?st=q48onB&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
Thanks David - and appreciate the article! At a high level, I can see where for any ongoing project a premortem can be applied. Looking forward to learning more and trying out the technique
I love setting goals then mapping out the journey. Basically I list all the things I want then work out how to get them or achieve them. I’m a big believer in taking small steps every day. It’s amazing how far you can go.
Appreciate the note Val. :)
And, absolutely! Small steps every day. There's times when it can be a bit cliché - and, yet, when I look back over 2024... from the numbers of posts, issues, articles, stories, and my Strava stats (e.g. how many km walked, bicycled and snowshoed) - it's impressive to see how it all adds up.
Happy new year! 🙌