From c967ed75c4cd3088718f3ffdbbe4a9bc8ee79f30 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Adam Gospodarczyk Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2022 04:30:00 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] 2022/09/08 --- content/Foundations/Direction.md | 19 +++++++++++++------ content/Foundations/Journal.md | 8 ++++---- 2 files changed, 17 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/Foundations/Direction.md b/content/Foundations/Direction.md index dbf7eb8f2..0ba8ec945 100644 --- a/content/Foundations/Direction.md +++ b/content/Foundations/Direction.md @@ -3,13 +3,20 @@ title: Direction --- # What is a Direction? -Direction has replaced my [[Knowledge/Dictionary/Goal]]s. Now, instead of specifying smaller or larger points I am aiming for, I have a clear direction in which I am heading. -Direction can also be equated with a vision or life philosophy, which I wrote more about when talking about [[Foundations/Values]]. +Direction has almost entierly replaced my [[Knowledge/Dictionary/Goal]]s. Instead of trying to predict where I want to go, I just have a clear direction in which I'm heading. This may be equated with a vision or life philosophy, which I wrote more about when I was writing about my [[Foundations/Values]] -With such a defined direction, I make sure to continually optimize my, [[Foundations/Process]] Thanks to which I am constantly moving in the right direction, keeping the right pace ([[Knowledge/Mental models/20 mile march]]) +With a clearly defined direction, I just have to make sure, that I'm continually optimize my [[Knowledge/Dictionary/Process]] and moving with the same pace (see more at [[Knowledge/Mental models/20 mile march]]). -## My direction -I strive to **continuously grow** and **inspire others to grow**, I'm doing so in the **most effective way possible** and operating at **maximum available scale** by using leverage ([[Knowledge/Mental models/Leverage]]). +## Where I'm going to? +I strive to **continuously grow** and **inspire others to grow**. +I'm doing so in the **most effective way possible**, operating at **maximum available scale** by utilising [[Knowledge/Mental models/Leverage]]. -I embody the above statement of my direction every day in almost every action I take. **This is what my life is about. \ No newline at end of file +This statement appears in every day in almost every action I take. +To put this clearly - **this is what my life is all about.** + +## How I've defined my Direction? +Actually it was a pretty long process. In a some way I was feeling this all the time, but it wasn't easy to put this in a simple words. Most of the activities I have described here: [[Foundations/Understanding myself]]. + +## Do I use goals? +Of course I do. I believe in a some situations that's a good thing to have something you are aiming for. But in the same time I keep in mind, that goals may give me a disillusion, disappointment or even worse. I just try to keep my both eyes on what I'm doing right now, instead of thinking what will happen in the future. I've learned a lot about a proper attitude towards goals from books [[Knowledge/Books/Chop Wood Carry Water]] and [[Knowledge/Books/Way of The Peaceful Warrior]] \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/Foundations/Journal.md b/content/Foundations/Journal.md index 7143d9ea0..3a937fa6b 100644 --- a/content/Foundations/Journal.md +++ b/content/Foundations/Journal.md @@ -2,12 +2,12 @@ title: Journal --- -I keep a journal on [[Optimization/Hardware/iPad]] in an [[Optimization/Tools/Notability]] app. I wrote my first notes in the [[Bear]] app back in 2016. Then I've realised that taking notes by hand is way better. +I keep a Journal on [[Optimization/Hardware/iPad]] in an [[Optimization/Tools/Notability]] app. I wrote my first notes in the [[Bear]] app back in 2016. Then I've realised that taking notes by hand is way better because of many reasons. For example I can go back to my notes and see emotions reflected in my writing character. -## Why? -This is a way for me to "getting the garbage out of your head" (concept from [[Knowledge/People/Dan Millman]]). +## Why I keep my Journal? +This is a way for me to "getting the garbage out of your head" (a concept from [[Knowledge/People/Dan Millman]]). -Besides, writing is an expression of thoughts. Writing improves one's thinking process, which is something I care about a lot. A similar role is played by [[Knowledge/Mental models/Mental models]]. +Besides, writing is a way to express my thoughts and emotions. Writing improves one's thinking process, which is something I care about a lot. A similar role is played by [[Knowledge/Mental models/Mental models]]. In a simple words - **by writing I'm learninig how to think.** In addition to writing, I also read my journal, which gives me a [[Knowledge/Dictionary/Perspective]] (for ex. By looking at yourself and your attitudes from years ago).