Welcome to Week 2 of the 30 Day Productivity Challenge 🤓
The next seven days will be focused on doing more of what matters to you. Doubling down on high-impact activities while ruthlessly cutting out the fluff.
You’ve made the plan, now it’s time to execute.
Action is the engine of productivity.
Without it, your dreams will stay dreams and your goals will sit on the shelf, collecting dust as the years pass.
Action is the catalyst for everything in life—and all the planning and intention in the world doesn’t mean a thing without it.
So, why do so many of us get suck in this trap of perpetual planning?
Often, it's the illusion of waiting for the 'perfect' moment. The truth, as you'll come to see, is that the 'perfect' time is a myth. The optimal time for action is always now.
This concept isn't about reckless haste; rather, it's about embracing the philosophy of acting with a sense of purpose even before feeling entirely ready.
A good rule of thumb is to take action when you feel about 70% prepared.
This guideline, often attributed to successful leaders like Jeff Bezos, emphasises the importance of forward momentum over waiting for complete certainty. It's a strategy that champions progress and learning through doing, rather than remaining stagnant in the quest for perfection.
The key here is to balance preparation with the willingness to leap. While thorough planning and research are invaluable, they reach a point of diminishing returns. That's where the 70% rule comes into play. It's not an encouragement to be underprepared or to underestimate challenges, but rather a prompt to act despite uncertainty.
In the realm of productivity, this translates to embracing calculated risks. It's about trusting your preparation, instincts, and ability to adapt. This approach is particularly effective in a fast-paced, ever-changing world where new opportunities and challenges arise swiftly. Waiting for complete readiness could mean missing the chance to innovate, to lead, or to grow.
Another thing to remember is that all action is not created equal. You’ll find out in tomorrow’s lesson why choosing the right things to work on is far more important than how hard you work.
In fact, here’s a sneak peek of everything you can expect to learn this week: