154. Make Resolutions You Will Actually Keep
154. Make Resolutions You Will Actually Keep
How using the four projects rule and an annual theme can help get things done
Michelle and I like to use Charlie Gilkey’s Four Project Rule from his book Start Finishing to help create our yearly resolution. Charlie recommends limiting yourself to no more than four projects a quarter. He includes things like moving and starting a new job as a project as they require a significant portion of our time. These projects can be re-visited every quarter. Projects that become systematic habits can be removed from the projects list
My projects for last quarter
Self-care
Exercise
Building Community
Work on Podcast
Projects for 2024
Exercise
Build Community
Romance
Podcast
Self-care was removed because these habits have been largely automated. Exercise was carried over and this quarter I will be emphasizing tracking my exercise data. Building Community and the Podcast are also being carried over.
Romance has been added to allow time for dating and getting to know any romantic interests.
Michelle and I also like to create a theme for the year as well. I like for this theme to be poetic and capture the general spirit of the new year.
Theme for 2023: I tend to the garden of my being
Theme for 2024: I play in gardens of abundance
Last year, I focused on taking care of my needs and I embodied this. This culminated in me quitting my job.
This year I am focusing on enjoying the fruits of my previous labors. The focus is to play in life. I don’t have to take everything so seriously this year because I realize I already have everything I need. This year is about enjoying life.
Show notes
Charlie Gilkey author of Start Finishing
Charlie Gilkey’s piece on projects: January 2024 Planning Tips: Projects, Not Resolutions
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