Book Byte #16 "How to Begin" by Michael Bungay Stanier
A Proven Plan to Start Something That Matters
đŁ Curious Quotes from the Author:
âWorthy becomes more accessible as a standard when you understand its three different elements: Thrilling, Important, and Daunting.â
âAmbition for the world means looking past your own happiness, and the test is âWill you give more to the world than you take?â
âAs you unlock your greatness by working on the hard things, youâll make a difference and youâll make the world a little better.â
đ Cognition of the Bookâs Big Idea:
Your overall objective should be written, refined, completed, and then tested. Thorough preparation is crucial. You must overcome the most challenging hurdles and be prepared to commence the journey. This entails moving beyond the planning phase and diving into action. Be wary of constantly revising to-do lists as it can be a form of pseudo-action, creating a false sense of âproductivity in procrastinationâ. The key is to take tangible steps. Whether it's writing a novel or starting a community group, focus on one page or one phone call at a time. The distinction lies in sustained commitments to incremental actions.
As you embark on your âWorthy Goalâ, recognize that it may be a long-term actionâspanning months, years, or even decades. Therefore, it's vital to allocate time for assessing your progress. Taking a break every six weeks can help maintain momentum without incurring substantial sunk costs in your life and business.
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During these breaks, reflect on the preceding weeks. Identify what brings you joy, evaluate occurrences, and determine your commitment and willpower to the project. If you choose to proceed, set objectives for the next six weeks. Breaking down your âWorthy Goalâ into smaller tasks makes it moreâŚ
manageable.
We owe it to ourselves to maximize our limited time on Earth by achieving something meaningful as so many others wonât. The path to that meaning is a personal decision to take action. Establishing a goal and subjecting it to scrutiny is the most effective way to discover what truly matters. Ask yourself if the goal is thrilling, challenging, and important. Consider the perspective of those closest to you and whether it surpasses the status quo. If the answers are affirmative, you may have identified a Worthy Goal.
đ ď¸Fixing the Tech Industry
The Tech Industry is not afraid of iteration. Weâve mastered the practice with the software we build. It is one of the direct reasons why the Tech Industry has grown at the blinding pace it has since the dawn of the internet and even before.
If we can have a bias towards action and Iteration, it will do well with us more than planning and perfecting the plan before ever making your first step into the unknown. Planning and Goals are important, but the most important part (and the hardest to complete) will always be to start and then iterate to success.
đ¤ Collaborate with others with this Social Media Prompt:
Have you had an Idea in your head for a while now? Has it been burning in your mind for some time now? Do you think you could help yourself and with that idea help other people? Have you been overthinking and pondering millions of different ways to get up and start on that project?
Well, itâs time to BEGIN. Start it today, in as little of a step of action as possible, Make that Post online, and do the action that gets whatever you want to do out in front of the eyes of someone else other than yourself. You will feel immense joy and relief once itâs out there, and it will get easier to keep on going.