Focus your time on spiraling upward. Develop good habits and minimize routine and obligation.
Event Types
There are two types of events: New and habitual/routine.
Every morning you get ready for the day. It’s necessary so you do it. Life would be harder if you had to figure out how to do the same thing every time (e.g. brushing your teeth). Good habits help you maintain your bearings.
New events are those such as starting a new career or moving to a new city. You may do those things more than once, but they’re non-routine. The right ones really propel you forward.
Good, Bad & In Between
Every action you take will fall on a spectrum between being very good (growth) and very bad (decay) for your progress. The more good actions you take the more progress you’ll make that day. Consistently string together such days and the results will be substantial.
Timeline
The only part of time you have direct control over is the thinnest sliver: Today at this very moment. Make it count.
Below is an illustration of your life. You know exactly how much time has passed and cannot change anything about it. You have no idea how much time remains (future).
It’s crucial to maximize the time spent on growth. What you do with your time should be up to you. With the time you have, you need to discover and have as many peak experiences as you can while maintaining a solid perspective on life’s bigger picture. Your life is precious. Make it meaningful.