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Habits have never worked for me. Neither has daily journaling nor morning routines. As a productivity expert, I probably shouldn't admit that. But after 17 years of annual reviews, I've found something that fits how I actually work. It gives me what habits promise without the daily pressure or guilt.
In this video, I share what I do instead of habits and why one dedicated weekend a year can do more for your growth than 365 days of checking boxes.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - 01:06 Why Habits Don't Work
01:06 - 02:55 Progress Worship
02:55 - 04:59 The Annual Review Approach
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📚 Pre-order my next book “Life in Perspective: The Art and Power of the Annual Life Review”: bit.ly/3P3Qtdn
Habits have never worked for me. Neither has daily journaling nor morning routines. As a productivity expert, I probably shouldn't admit that. But after 17 years of annual reviews, I've found something that fits how I actually work. It gives me what habits promise without the daily pressure or guilt.
In this video, I share what I do instead of habits and why one dedicated weekend a year can do more for your growth than 365 days of checking boxes.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - 01:06 Why Habits Don't Work
01:06 - 02:55 Progress Worship
02:55 - 04:59 The Annual Review Approach
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