Discussion Forum > High Value Days and Marginal Gains
Whenever you are worried or stressed or panicking about something, just remind to yourself that today is your last day on earth, and tomorrow morning you shall not wake up. Suddenly at this thought, i start taking things differently, and work more and worry about results less. It works for me, it releases me of all worries in a fraction of a second, and feels good. Try it, maybe it helps you guys as well. Or share your experiences otherwise. ~ Zen Daily
August 10, 2012 at 16:55 |
michael
michael
If I worked each day as if it were my last day on Earth, I'd be very short-sighted. I'd spend hours with my family. The house would be disgusting. I wouldn't bother with any long-term projects.
Perhaps live each day as if it were part of your only life on Earth.
Perhaps live each day as if it were part of your only life on Earth.
August 10, 2012 at 18:43 |
Cricket
Cricket
Marginal improvement is the thesis of The Compound Effect I cited in the other thread. Consistent improvement over time is the secret to tremendous results. Mathematically you can take a 0.1% improvement each day and it will compound into a 1000x improvement in short order. All that's needed is to be consistent with that improvement program.
August 10, 2012 at 19:43 |
Alan Baljeu
Alan Baljeu
1. Improve my eating - and the 1%s are to change and improve what and how I eat by small amounts each day
2. Acknowledge activities I value more and do more of them - a sort of "What's better?" list in Mark's "Dreams" book leading to what I call "High Value Days". I list items in an AF list under a HVD heading and when one stands out I enjoy it and get a fulfilment kick.