OF#35 – Speedriding, 3-Step Productivity, and Chocolate Cake
Is speedriding perfect for you? What three things are worth getting done today? And who put legos in my chocolate cake?
Hi there, I’m Thomas Najar. Welcome to issue 35 of Open Frame.
Happy Easter!! On a personal note, it’s been a great weekend for me. I had Friday off from work and was able to get my first dose of the Moderna COVID vaccine. Wherever you are, I hope you’re having a lovely Easter weekend as well. On to the newsletter!
Speedriding FTW
I’m sure skiing is fun for a little while when you first learn, but like anything, it can get boring. Parachuting too. Gotta keep looking for the next big thrill. Why not try speedriding?
Productivity in 1-2-3
Reddit user nashjoe developed a technique for productivity that helped him overcome depression. It’s very simple: complete three tasks every day.
Sounds like you wouldn’t get much done. However, he swears by it and credits a host of achievements to following this approach.
I've accomplished all of my 2 and even one of my 5 year goals in just one year.
I no longer experience burnout. At the end of a day I feel like I got a lot done AND feel well rested.
I no longer feel like a day is wasted, improving my self esteem (I used to berate myself if I didn't accomplish enough)
Since my to do list can only have 3 things on it, I end up doing 'smaller' things that take less than 10 minutes with no hesitation, further increasing my productivity
I don't write down things like exercise or meditation and created a routine where these things are fun so I don't feel like they're a task
I've started a business that I love, and sold one I didn't
I got my bachelors degree 1 semester early and got 2 academic awards
I was featured in CNBC
I got into grad school and I'm at the top of my class & got a research grant (because I'm not as burned out as my peers, I'm not very smart and nearly failed out of high school)
Achievement boosts mood—consistency and simplicity yield achievement.
Chocolate Intemperance
Anyone and their grandma can make chocolate cake. Lego chocolate cake requires true mastery.
I hope you enjoyed this week’s newsletter! Keep at it, stay safe, and remember to be awesome.
Thomas