Routine. write a single task on a list.

write a single task on a list. have nothing else on it. have nothing else in mind. this one task is the only task. not until you’ve mastered the task do you move on from it. be it your sole focus.

complete for a week or two. now you have bandwidth for a second task. by the end of a week or two, the task you mastered is no longer special — but it is necessary. and it’s in your routine because of that. if you have not hit this stage in your relationship with the first task, do not move on. complete the task until it is as casual and as necessary to dress.

it’s my first try so I haven’t gone through this stage. yet but it’s the longest I’ve ever stuck with a routine; so I’ll keep you updated.

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