micro commitments
Ask yourself, “What are the questions I’ve always been interested in?”
Tiago Forte • Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential
Instead of focusing on a destination, he simply moves in the direction of his curiosity
Anne-Laure Le Cunff • Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World
a pact, a tiny experiement is a great way to test your curiosity. they are tiny and time bounded. i will [action] for [time]. after your pact has ended, you reflect on what you want to do next. cotinue, pause, pivot.
Use constraints as catalysts. Constraints can be annoying, or they can be fuel for experimentation. Limited time, limited budget, limited energy? Ask: Given my current constraints, what’s one tiny experiment I can try anyway? For example: I will make lunch for under $5 everyday for 5 weekdays, or I will publish my ideas on a topic in 300 words max ... See more
Ness Labs: What makes a good experiment? 🤓
Borrow inspiration from others. What have others tried that seems interesting, useful, or a little weird in a good way? Whether it’s something a friend mentioned, a habit from a book, or a technique you read about in a newsletter, you can turn it into a tiny experiment. Try this action for a specific duration. Keep what works, ditch what doesn’t.
Ness Labs: What makes a good experiment? 🤓
In essence, a pact is a mini protocol for a personal experiment. It tells you what to do and how many times you will conduct the test.
Anne-Laure Le Cunff • Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World
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