The Power of Schedule..
As we have entered a new year - 1435H, I would like to share a tip on how to achieve any goals that you want to. I came across this article about how to have a new habit.
The author said he made consistent progress towards my goals, not by setting a deadline for my performance but by sticking to a schedule. In other words, plan and stick with the schedule.
This is the part that I find very interesting esp. the 2nd last sentence ;
"Productive and successful people practice the things that are important to them on a consistent basis. The best weightlifters are in the gym at the same time every week. The best writers are sitting down at the keyboard every day. And this same principle applies to the best leaders, parents, managers, musicians, and doctors.
The strange thing is that for top performers, it’s not about the performance, it’s about the continual practice. The focus is on doing the action, not on achieving X goal by a certain date.
The schedule is your friend. You can’t predict when you’ll have a stroke of genius and write a moving story, paint a beautiful portrait, or make an incredible picture, but the schedule can make sure that you’re working when that stroke of genius happens. You can’t predict when your body feels like setting a new personal record, but the schedule can make sure that you’re in the gym whether you feel like it or not.
It’s about practicing the craft, not performing at a certain level. (We’re talking about practice)."
