Taking it Up a Notch

I just developed a cool approach to dealing with my life in a more responsible way. I'd been kind of creating these different structures and systems, which were useful, but not integrated. Eventually, it became hard to reconcile them all and I knew I needed to develop something much more comprehensive.

As I was creating something called "Ongoing Optimization," I realized that I dont need to have 3tiers of planning and execution management. I simply need one that can scale up or down as appropriate. And I DO need something like this. For the past week, I've failed to live to the Daily Drill and it left me feeling very... kind of "out there"... is the only way I can describe it. It didn't help that I had a flair-up of my diverticulitis for a few days. Not a great feeling on an emotional or intellectual level, given how much is at stake in my life.

The following is my first attempt at a kind of "map" that I can use to be more measured, considerate, and effective for obligations both large and small. It's a big improvement over what I was doing, not only because it's more cohesive - and therefore more usable - but it's also more aggressive. This map sets measurable goals and a kind of ethos and process defining them, and hopefully, ensuring their accomplishment.  I'm eager to put this into practice:




ONGOING OPTIMIZATION: 


Be Relentless. 


Continually Clarify Mission, Vision and Values.

     1.         Mission: to be fully self-reliant and continually developing in all areas of life [PERSPIPS]

     2.         Vision: Within the next 12 months (by May, 1213), I will have totally eliminated the problems and habits that my lifelong issues of irresponsibility, impulsiveness, and over-emotional behaviors have created. I will be known for being warm, thoughtful, well organized, accurate, thorough, and responsible with all my obligations, relationships and possessions.

o   PRO:  my job is secure, with a strong, upward trajectory established. Mentor team established for practice area/industry, exec training, and marketing.

o   EMO: strong connection to my heart; ADDHD totally in check

o   REL: family; friends respect me, follow my example; http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Respected

o   SHL: house, property, and cars well-cared for; in good shape.

o   FIN: no-waste budgeting, initial investment strategy outlined; at least $10k in savings.

o   INT: min goal: 10 books; reach goal: 24

o   PHY: min flab and muscled; at or under 200 lbs; sleep disciplined; following P

o   SPR: Begin to develop a cohesive approach for the family

     3.         Values: All about the Proper Perspective [Appropriate to the complexity / urgency of the situation]

3.1 Have a Heart

3.1.1  Have honest heart convos

3.1.2. Embrace compassion and good-naturedness – always approachable

3.1.3. Perceptive listening skills; remembers conversations and follows directions.

3.1.4. Work well under stressful/emotional scenarios

3.2 Be Clear on the Objective:

3.2.1. How clearly do I understand what’s needed;

3.2.2. Assess from multiple perspectives

3.2.3. List who’s involved, or who could be potentially implicated.

3.3 Take the Best Approach:

3.3.1Develop a proposal; listing required resources, outline of the MOST EFFICIENT/EFFECTIVE approach, and desired outcomes, with a list of how those outcomes can be measured.

3.3.2. Shop the proposal thru those that provided perspectives, then those involved

3.4 Be Relentless:

3.4.1. Always well organized and in command of all project details, with clean home, office, desk.

3.4.2.Analyze the information that’s relevant for the task at hand, prioritizing what’s needed to quickly and effectively complete tasks.

3.4.3. Work relentlessly to eliminate/prevent errors or incomplete work.

3.4.4. Always on time; never forgetting appointments, commitments, and deadlines.

3.4.5. Always QC before setting calendar appointments and sending emails.

3.5 Optimize:

3.5.1Continually chronicle systemic, technique, strategic lessons, looking for ways to improve and/or innovate in the present or future. Did you implement the proposal as you defined it? Was your approach clear, cheery, and regularly communicating / incorporating expectations of those involved?

3.5.2. Always be Clear on Priorities

3.5.2.1 Use PERSFIPS to set goals

3.5.2.2 Use Daily Drill to stay on track in meeting those goals

3.5.2.3 Always be optimizing; keeping ratios in the 80's; Keep ME as #1

3.5.2.4 Continually revisit and update priorities, lessons learned and document.

3.5.2.5 Wary /aware of Hyperfocus—a way of tuning out the chaos, so strong become oblivious to everything going on around