No progress can happen unless we identify areas for improvement based on previous actions. That’s why reflection is important.
I’ll be honest. When I started the D.E.C.A.D.E. mindset 15 days ago, I wrote down several things I planned to achieve in the next decade. I’m still committed to these goals, but initial motivation played a significant role.
First Week
The first week went well. I woke up at 5 AM every day, went cycling, did chores, and followed my routine.
Second Week
In the second week, I started getting a bit lazy and rested a lot. I felt doubts about whether I could maintain the D.E.C.A.D.E. mindset. I questioned if I was fooling myself and lying to myself.
My confidence was a bit shaky.
The biggest negative impact in the second week was on my work productivity. I aimed to work 10 hours every day on my core job/business tasks, but I only managed 1-2 hours, spending the rest of the time watching series, movies, and resting.
This created many self-doubts. Breaking promises to ourselves results in a loss of confidence and belief in our abilities.
After 15 days, I decided to focus on the following:
- Journaling Method
- Eating Quality and Quantity
- Business/Job Selection
- Personal Content Creation
Journaling Method
Every day, I write in my journal twice. In the morning, after working out and listening to positive affirmations, I jot down some thoughts, the tasks I plan to do, and more affirmations.
In the night journal, I reflect on the day, note what I plan to do next, and include additional affirmations.
Morning Journal Structure
- Gratitude
- List three things you are grateful for. This sets a positive tone for the day.
- Thoughts and Reflections
- Spend a few minutes writing down any thoughts, ideas, or reflections. This can help clear your mind and prepare you for the day ahead.
- Daily Goals and Tasks
- List the key tasks and goals you aim to accomplish today. Ensure these align with your broader personal development goals.
- Daily Affirmations
- Write down positive affirmations that reinforce your goals and mindset.
Night Journal Structure
- Daily Reflection
- What went well?
- What could have been better?
- Achievement Highlights
- Note down your accomplishments for the day, no matter how small. This reinforces a sense of progress and achievement.
- Progress in Focus Areas
- Review your progress in the key areas:
- Career/Buiness/Job
- Learning Related to Career/Buiness/Job
- Fitness (Eating, Water Intake, Exercise)
- Reading
- Plan for Tomorrow
- Outline your key tasks and goals for the next day, keeping in mind your ongoing personal development areas.
- Daily Affirmations
- Reinforce your positive mindset by writing down affirmations again.
Eating Quality and Quantity
When it comes to eating, I need to control my hunger and take measured portions of food. This means focusing on food quality and maintaining a balanced diet of protein, carbs, and fats.
I can’t just attack the food and eat everything in front of me. To achieve fat loss (my current fitness goal), I must maintain a calorie deficit. I need to educate myself about my dietary requirements according to my body’s needs.
Here are the simple rules I intend to follow:
- Eat two times a day.
- Have a balanced lunch with protein.
- Eat a light dinner.
- Walk after dinner.
- Take protein shakes twice a day (half a scoop in the morning and another half an hour after a workout).
Business/Job Selection
I’m in a tough financial situation with limited time to decide. I can no longer waste time and must choose between two paths:
Long-term Approach: Building a business.
Am I prepared for it? Not yet.
Will there be a perfect time? Never.
Can a job solve my current problem? Yes.
Can a business solve my current problem? No.
Can a job achieve my future goals? No.
Can a business achieve my future goals? Yes.
Therefore, I should take a job for now while preparing to build a business. I can’t allow myself to become comfortable with the job. I must constantly work on creating a business once I’ve achieved sufficient financial stability.
Personal Content Creation
I need to market myself effectively in my career and business, leveraging a strategic approach tailored to my target audience. This involves creating content that resonates with my audience and enhances my visibility across all platforms.
For my business, my target audience is on LinkedIn, YouTube, and my blog. I need to develop a comprehensive content creation plan to achieve my goals in the upcoming years. This plan should focus on producing valuable and engaging content tailored specifically for each platform to maximize reach and impact.
Additional Commitment:
Feeling energized by my current progress in fitness and productivity, I recognize a newfound potential that could significantly impact my future. It’s crucial to channel this energy effectively.
Therefore, I am committing to renounce any engagement with watching porn and masturbating. I am embracing a “no fap” lifestyle for life. This decision is not about abstaining from sex, but about harnessing and directing my intense drive towards personal growth and self-improvement. I believe that controlling and directing this energy can transform me in ways I have yet to imagine.
Final Thoughts
With all this in mind, I am accountable for everything I do. I have documented my reflections and will continue to work diligently towards achieving my goals. Persistence, definite desire, repetition, consistency, hard work, specialized knowledge, and affirmations will be my guiding principles. I am committed to staying focused and achieving success.