The Art Of Getting Things Done

How long do you want to wait until you finally do what you need to do?

Until it is too late and the opportunity is lost?

Or do you want to learn how to attack obstacles immediately, empower yourself, and leave no doubt that you are worthy of more?

By consistently avoiding obstacles, whether it's a conversation you've been putting off, a CV you've been delaying, a video you've been hesitant to post, or studying for an upcoming test, you're missing out on more than you can imagine. The longer you wait, the more opportunities slip through your fingers.

The cold water doesn't get warmer if you jump late.

The game of waiting is nothing new to us, but it is not what it used to be - a helpful thing.

Procrastination, in some form, is something we inherited from our ancestors.

Our Ancestors constantly had to be on the lookout for the following danger, so they tended to wait longer. We do the same by delaying the task we were obligated to do.

This system ensures you don't run to that bush full of berries when you see it, as a predator could be waiting right next to it.

This helplessness is something we desperately want to avoid.

Predators, once our greatest fear, are not there anymore—at least not in the way they used to. However, the feeling stays the same.

The problem is that we evaluated the situation wrong.

We wait longer than we need to, let our minds run free, collect fear and anxiety, make the task more extensive than it is, and waste any opportunity.

This letter will help you gain clarity on how to get things done and be more productive and resilient.

Leaving Everything on the Table

When I was 13-16 years old, I was a master procrastinator.

Playing video games or playing football with friends were my top priorities. Everything else was ignored.

But even at that age, you have obligations.

I had to write exams, which I learned only three days in advance, which was luckily enough every time.

Then, I wanted to do some martial arts and decided to try taekwondo.

I learned a lot when attending the training - if I was attending it.

I often had a weird stomach ache and felt ill when I thought about going to practice that day. But after my parents called the trainer, the mysterious feeling of sickness slowly faded away.

It took me a while to realize that this feeling of sickness only surfaced when I was faced with something I wasn't comfortable with. It was fear and discomfort that I mistook for a bad sign, leading me to avoid anything that triggered these feelings.

Until then, I thought this was a bad sign and that I should avoid everything that caused that feeling.

And I did.

I missed out on tournaments, practice, and other activities just because I did not feel like it.

The worst part is that I never started so many things because of this feeling. I never allowed myself to experience, improve, and eventually succeed.

I prevented myself from taking so many journeys I could have taken if I had not avoided any challenges or obstacles.

This is what my life would look like today if I had not changed my mindset and attitude.

I would still feel lost and stuck at the same time.

Wandering around aimlessly while still standing on the same square meter as before.

Not realizing that things aren't the way they are.

Our minds are playing tricks on us, and we always fall for them. Because the longer you wait to do something, the bigger you think about that thing.

You make a mountain out of a molehill.

Because we have trained ourselves never to act any differently.

We repeat the same patterns that get us nowhere.

Everything is initially challenging, but we have the skills to iterate. We must improve our knowledge, skill set, and vision to improve at every step.

Some people wait for the perfect moment, thinking they will be better prepared. In the meantime, they stand still, doing absolutely nothing, and think they deserve to win in life.

But this is not how this game works.

The game of life is about having a vision, acquiring skills, iterating, doing the hard things first, and staying consistent. This is how you win.

You won't get handed the life you desire.

You have to work for it.

Attacking obstacles and challenges is the first thing you have to learn. Otherwise, you will stay at the same level forever.

Procrastination kills growth, and the longer you wait to do something, the more your chances of doing it will diminish, and the possibility that this opportunity will still be there will likely be zero.

The Art of War

To avoid procrastination, you have to go to war with yourself.

You need to be prepared for any opportunity and be well-positioned not to drown while going for it.

Otherwise, you will be washed away again and again.

This letter aims to help you ultimately shift your mentality to a stage where you can attack anything between you and your desired outcome to become more productive and resilient.

Because you can not expect a different outcome if you keep doing the same stuff.

This is also why you have to iterate.

Iteration is the repetition and tweaking of a process until you reach your desired outcome.

First, you encounter a roadblock, an obstacle, or anything similar that keeps you from reaching your goals.

Next, zoom out and analyze what you lack to reach that goal.

What skills do you lack?

What knowledge do you lack?

You then have to gather the missing data and test a new approach.

This process is repeated until you reach that desired outcome.

You redefine your approach until it is good enough.

This way, you can make anything work.

When you know you will not do it right the first time, you are not that scared to start because your expectations are adjusted.

95% of people are stuck at the beginning of anything new they try because they fear starting.

You, on the other hand, know that any process can be improved through iteration.

The Shift

There is a certain kind of problem set you will face when you want to get somewhere.

This set can't be outmaneuvered because the only way to the other side is through.

If you're considering starting a business but feeling hesitant, your brain might try to convince you that you're not cut out for it and that it's better left to more capable individuals. However, this is a challenge you can overcome. You are more than capable, but your mind tricks you.

You must learn to control your mind; otherwise, it will prevent you as you see.

This is why I want to show you the three necessary components.

becoming aware of your habits and patterns

Creating a new mentality

Crafting a fallback system

Becoming aware of your habits and patterns is about being honest with yourself.

So, what tasks and problems would you like to avoid by any means?

Do not only think about them; write them down. By writing, you are already disarming them, making them more comprehensive in your mind.

Sometimes, taking a call is the worst thing you can think of, but in reality, it is just speaking to someone over a distance, and the worst thing they can say is no.

List out all the things you want to avoid and write why you want to avoid them.

Is there a specific reason for avoiding certain tasks, like fear of failure, perfectionism, lack of clarity, or distractions, or is it fear stemming from procrastinating for so long that the tasks now seem much bigger and more daunting than they actually are?

Your answers will already lighten the darkness around what you try to avoid.

Next, I want you to ask yourself what you are doing instead of what you usually would have to do and how it is moving you forward.

If you answer that it does not get you forward, why are you doing this instead of something that could get you closer to your desired outcome?

The last question is a reminder.

I want to remind you how you typically feel when you finally get things done that you've been trying to avoid. Do you feel good and excited, or maybe wonder why you didn't do it earlier because it wasn't as bad as you thought it would be in the end?

Crafting a new mentality around procrastination is much easier because you will feel enthusiastic. You realized that you adopted a habit of making complicated things even more challenging by waiting for them to solve themselves.to solve themselves

The first step out of this is to set clear and small goals.

Because small daily actions get you anywhere you want to go.

So, break large tasks into smaller, actionable steps, like this letter.

The night before, set 1-3 small, specific tasks that you can accomplish that day and prioritize them in order of importance.

Prioritizing means doing the hard things first.

This lets you focus on that task with all your energy and sets the tone for the rest of your day. It also helps eliminate distractions early in the day. Distractions like social media are usually the first thing 90% of people turn to when procrastinating. They seek instant gratification because their low energy levels make it hard to find motivation to tackle the big task.

Writing about fixing your reward system would be too much for this letter, which is why I will write about it sometime in the future. However, you must reward yourself to reinforce the positive habit of getting things done.

After completing a task, take a short break to do something you enjoy, like watching a video, going for a walk., like watching a video, or

I also encourage you to write down what you have completed in a box or a cookie jar.

I learned this "Cookie Jar" approach from David Goggins. It helps you convince yourself that you can achieve things by reinforcing you to review all your achievements. Because if you have done it once, you can do it again.

This is how you build consistency over time, which is more valuable because you will continue to pursue it even on bad days not to break your streak.

The most critical step is focusing on your long-term vision.

Remind yourself why you are making these changes. What problems are you trying to avoid, and what kind of future are you heading?

Creating a vision for yourself is one thing, but creating an achievable and thought-through vision is another. That is why I teach you how to make the ultimate path to your desired lifestyle in Vision Architect.

A fallback system is a set of structured habits and strategies designed to keep you productive and moving forward, even when motivation is low, or things don’t go as planned.

Since you're only as good as your systems, this fallback plan acts as your safety net, ensuring you still make progress, even during challenging times.

As I said before, small daily actions get you where you want to go. These actions are your baseline, which you can commit to even on your worst days when everything else is falling apart.

Set a rule like "I will work for at least 10 minutes daily, no matter what." This ensures you stay in motion, and it is easy enough not to get overwhelmed.

This also helps you with drifting into a productive mode.

I always like to work first thing in the morning to make progress, but you can, for example, set a morning routine with a 5-minute meditation, 10 minutes of reading, and a review of your daily goals.

You can also set other routines, but make sure that you do what you need to do at the end of the day.

If you can not do the entire routine, you can go through a condensed version to keep that habit and the streak alive.

To not get pushed into procrastination but instead towards action, you need to have a clean, minimal, and distraction-free environment where you do only one thing - work.

I used to study in my room, but I eventually realized that being next to my gaming PC wasn't the best choice. Even if you don't know it at first, your attention can easily drift, causing your mind to wander away from what you intended to focus on.

At that time, I was doing everything on my own. I did not want my parents to help me with homework or studying, but this way, I lacked external accountability to keep me on track.

At that time I did not understand the power of an accountability partner.

That's why regular check-ins with an accountability partner or group are guaranteed in my "Men of Renaissance" Community, which is free to join right now.

And to do check-ins don't have to be formal. Just texting your progress can be enough. If you miss a check-in, commit to sending a summary of what went wrong and how you plan to adjust for the next day.

Something that gets drowned in the hustler culture is rest days.

Think of a bodybuilder or any other athlete. They all need rest days, as do you need rest to prevent burnout. This does not mean you should do nothing on those days, but you can choose light, creative work.

This also makes intense focus during the rest of the week more sustainable.

You have the power to shift your mind from easily getting distracted to achieving your goals and greatness.

That's it for this letter

Thank you for reading

-Chris