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Day 043 - On The Key Transitions

Monday, February 12, 2024

Yesterday, I was reflecting on the transitional moments we experience throughout the day.

If you took the challenge I provided in the P.S. you’ve probably realized that these moments are literally everywhere.

But which of these moments are key? Which, if you will, are the key transitions that if mastered would have a dramatic difference on your day to day and maybe even your life.

As I reflect on my own life I find that it falls under the Pareto Principle that 80% of the output comes from just 20% of the input.

Veterans know there are moments of key transitions that must be mastered.

Athletes, whether consciously or unconsciously, master these transitional moments.

Some entrepreneurs are aware of them, but it’s hardly ever analyzed.

The fact is you could probably boil it down to 1-3 morning transitions, 1-3 afternoon transitions and 1-3 evening transitions.

Some of the key transitions I’ve identified are:

Transitioning from sleep to wake and starting my morning routine.

Transitioning into the gym and starting my workout.

Transitioning from the gym to my morning walk and preparing my mind for personal development and learning.

Transitioning from my morning walk and coming through the door knowing my daughter will likely be waiting for me when I walk in.

Getting into husband/dad mode.

Transitioning from dad mode back to prepping for the day.

Transitioning from prep mode to work mode.

Transitioning between work disciplines (countless nuances to be mastered here depending on the task).

Transitioning to lunch (either working or husband/dad mode depending on the day).

Transitioning back from lunch.

Transitioning between work disciplines (countless nuances to be mastered here depending on the task).

Transitioning from work mode back to husband/dad mode.

Transitioning to personal development and learning.

Transitioning to wind down/sleep.

This is by no means an exhaustive list, but you likely get the point.

By working to master the speed and effectiveness of each transition you can gain time, increase efficiency, and eventually experience the compounding effects that take place.

As you enter a transition, direct your mind as to what you want from what you’ll be doing, adapt based on any previous knowledge, learnings, or understanding, and iterate again and again until you’ve mastered that transition.

Which transitions have you noticed you experience on a regular basis? And, have you been working to master them or have they mastered you?

Death - Before - Dishonor

To your success,

Nate

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