I feel like restarting habits has been an interesting concept. When I was mobilized to New York I had to reconsider my workout routine. It was a huge pain. I went from not missing a day of training to having none of my old equipment. The smartest thing I brought to NYC was my TRX. While, by the time I got home, I was happy to never have to do another timed set of body weight lunges, it was a lot better than nothing. Now that I’ve missed almost a month of doing these, it’s challenging picking the habit back up.
Source: American Ulysses
Lesson: Education and Discipline go hand in hand
The concept of discipline can be expanded to any endeavor. I did think it was interesting when they talked about Grant, he found enjoyment in the discipline. It’s challenging as a young boy to adopt the discipline of education. I think that there often needs to be early noticed success. This may lead to chasing the addiction of success. I’m surprised how enjoyable the book has been thus far.
Source: James Clear
Lesson: Brief Guide to Leadership: Know the answer to “what are we optimizing for,” recruit, never ask someone to do something you aren’t willing to do yourself, give away the credit and take the blame.
I need to post this information. It’s far too common that I don’t know what I’m optimizing for. I need to do a better job passing out praise and shouldering the blame.
Source: Church
Jealousy is a disease of the heart and mind
Has the most important thing changed? Am I chasing an outdated target?
I think more recently I’ve been just chasing paying off debt. This includes my student loans and mortgage. This is really my biggest focus at the time. I even think I’m waiting on my commitment contracts to expire so that I can feel “free.” I don’t want to work or feel obligated to be in my current situation. I think this will ultimately be a double edged sword. At that point if I’m complaining, it will feel more and more like it’s my own fault for being in that situation. As much as I agree with that sentiment, I think it will only be magnified by the elimination of my debts.
Seeking Progress 