Fred J C

Sharing Systems and Routines that helps me live sharper

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

@readswithravi Goals are just a direction. They tell you where to go, nothing more. Systems are what actually move you there, every single day, whether you feel like it or not. You do not need a bigger goal. You need a system that does not depend on motivation.

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

A nearly century-old book just explained why some people never get what they want. I was reading Think and Grow Rich, and one part on decision-making stuck with me. The book was written in 1937, and it is wild how the same advice still holds up almost a century later.
People who decide quickly and stick to their decisions tend to know what they want, and they get it. The holding part is underrated. The doubt does not mean you chose wrong; it just means you are paying the price for choosing at all.
Moving to a different country was not a fast decision for me. But once I committed, every reason to back out showed up, and I had plenty. I stuck with it anyway. Looking back, it is one of the best decisions I have made.

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

@readswithravi Exactly! Baby steps are still steps. Most people quit because they want to sprint before they can crawl. What they should do is keep stacking those tiny wins to build a huge pile.

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

These are the things that helped me get out of my rut. There will still be unproductive days, which are unavoidable, but I hope these actions will help me end the streak faster.

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

I haven't been posting in a while. I wanted to post every day, but life got in the way. I was in a rut for the last few weeks. Here are three actions that I took to come out of it:

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

3. Gratitude Journal + Reflection
I was sad because of all the negative stuff that was happening in my life for the last few weeks. Writing was always something I liked, so I started writing really long journals where I write about 3 things that I am grateful for and reflect on how the previous day went, how I want the current day to go, and also what I am planning for the next day. This put things into perspective and gave me a clear idea of where I am and where I needed to go.

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

One of my New Year's resolutions is to shift from drama to peace.

The key move is to set strong, non-negotiable boundaries. Not everyone gets easy access to your life.

You need to reserve it for those who add real value and not chaos.

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

Golden productivity rule I live by:
Whenever I come across tasks, I make a decision immediately.
Can I do it in under 2 minutes? If yes, I do it.
Longer? To-do list it is.
This one rule helps me overcome procrastination.

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

@tailopez I map out my goals in Notion: weekly, monthly, yearly, 5-year, 10-year. Yet nothing moves the needle like raw execution, done as fast as humanely possible. Long-term planning. Short-term execution.

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

The Notion template comes from Rismo. One feature I particularly appreciate is the "Contact Status," which indicates how long it's been since you last spoke with someone. It also has pages like Interests, Interactions, Gifts, Memories, etc. Overall, a great page to have in your Notion.

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

I maintain a Notion page titled "Social Hub" to track updates from people in my life. Whenever I have a spare moment, I review the list and send a brief message asking how they've been or what's new with them. It's a simple yet effective way to stay connected with your friends and acquaintances.

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

@jeffwellz Classic! I’d read it in my childhood. I’m gonna reread it after my current book.

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

Current read!

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

@RealEmirHan This was my favorite movie as a child. I've watched it so many times that I know some of the dialogue by heart. The ending is so tragic, but it's the first time I’m hearing it's adapted from a book.

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

5 podcasts I’m currently listening to (in no particular order):

1. Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History
2. The Michael Shermer Show
3. Acquired
4. Bible in a Year – Fr. Daniel Poovannathil
5. The Knowledge Project – Shane Parrish

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

Well said. Unlearning is the most difficult part of learning. Once we learn something, even if it’s proven wrong later, our brains find it difficult to understand and acknowledge that change. We will find ways to prove that whatever we learned first is true and remain ignorant. Looking at knowledge without prejudice is essential in learning.

[Fred J C @fred_is_focused]

@Art0fRise_ @WealthHatch_ Correct. Waiting for the right time is the perfectionist/procrastinator in you pulling you back. According to Sheryl Sandberg, ‘done is better than perfect’.