The Planning Trap That’s Keeping You Stuck
Firstly, I want you to know that when you want to change, there are 2 steps that need to be done: planning and execution. But many of us stay stuck in the first one. Here are the things you need to know about planning and execution.
1. Difference between planning and process
Planning is when you plan or create a roadmap that needs certain actions to be performed. It is a guidebook that you create to make your next step easier.
The process is the actions that you actually do. For example, you want to start working out, so you create a checklist for each day. Eventually, you may not be able to do some of those exercises. That’s where the next loop kicks in.
The 3 P’s loop
The first P stands for Perfectionism. Here, you’re driven by the mindset that if your plan is not perfect, then it is useless. So you keep searching for imperfections in your plan and keep editing it until it becomes impossible to follow.
The next P stands for Procrastination. You procrastinate from actually following your plan because you still think your plan isn’t perfect enough, so you keep over-planning while thinking you’re making progress.
The final P stands for Paralysis. This is the stage where everything feels stuck. Nothing seems to move, so you come up with a brand-new plan and return to the first P again.
What breaks this loop is simple, imperfect action.
Progress > Perfection.
Now I’ll tell you how to create a plan.
All you need is a piece of paper and a pen. Write down the goals you want to achieve, select your current level (beginner, intermediate, or better), and then write down the steps you’ll need to follow.
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Your actions should become your actual goals.Outcome-based goals:
- Be fluent in English.
- Build muscles.
- Become a writer.
Behavior-based goals:
- Learn a new English word every day.
- Do 10 push-ups and squats
- Write 500 words every day.
These systems become your new goals. Ask yourself four questions:
What?
When?
Where?
For how long?
Even if you fail one day, don’t stop. The important thing is to continue the next day without missing it again.
A task for you today
Reply to this email with one behavior-based goal you’re starting today.
That’s all I’ve got for you today.
