B10:47
Every morning I write three goals on a sticky note.
Every morning I write three goals on a sticky note.
I stick it next to my screen before I open email.
I stick it next to my screen before I open email.
This habit started two years ago, out of confusion.
This habit started two years ago, out of confusion.
I used to let my inbox decide my whole day.
I used to let my inbox decide my whole day.
Now I choose what matters before the noise arrives.
Now I choose what matters before the noise arrives.
That tiny sticky note keeps me from drifting.
That tiny sticky note keeps me from drifting.
I am proud of this because it is very simple.
I am proud of this because it is very simple.
It costs nothing but fifteen minutes and focus.
It costs nothing but fifteen minutes and focus.
Over time, the goals changed from tasks to values.
Over time, the goals changed from tasks to values.
Now I write things like 'listen more' or 'finish one thing well.'
Now I write things like 'listen more' or 'finish one thing well.'
The habit became a small compass for my work.
The habit became a small compass for my work.
I hope it stays with me for many more years.
I hope it stays with me for many more years.
The 15-Minute Window
by @hannah67