2024 focus
I strive for continuous improvement—getting a little bit better every day.
Following my 2023 review, here is my focus for 2024.
“If you can get 1% better each day for one year, you’ll end up 37 times better by the time you’re done.” — James Clear, Atomic Habits
Health — Body, Mind, Soul
Never compromise health. It always comes first.
Do
Maintain a simple morning routine: cold shower, skincare, brush teeth, and posture exercises. Bonus: brain exercises, read, and breakfast.
Maintain a simple evening routine: journal and read. No electronic devices.
Maintain a sleep routine as close as possible to 23:00 - 07:00.
Focus on improving at tennis while having fun.
Go to the gym once a week and do calisthenics once a week, focused on strength and mobility.
Warm up before and stretch after every training session.
Meal prep in weekend. Eat balanced and healthy.
Block out time and periods for introspection.
Get my driver license. Find a GP and physiotherapist in Amsterdam.
2 day rule: never skip 2 days of a habit in a row (unless I’m really sick, or there is something completely out of my control blocking me from practicing the habit).
Don’t
Start new sports.
Take advanced PADI course.
Watch series and vlogs.
Check social media unless I have a specific goal.
Consume noisy news and rubbish content.
Work — Mission, Growth, Money
Focused effort on needle-moving work.
Do
Do one thing at a time, with focus. Implement deep work sessions.
Start every work day with a clear agenda and top goal.
Document my learnings. Publish at least 1 blog post per week.
Complete 1 Reforge live cohort with full dedication.
Invest and save every month right after receiving my salary.
Don’t
Multi-task and constantly check email & messages.
Perfect inconsequential tasks.
Buy material things that I don’t need.
Relationships — Family, Friends, Romance
Intentionally deepen the relationships I care about.
Do
Strive for daily evening family calls and be fully present.
Schedule regular catch-ups and activities with friends.
When traveling, optimize for experiences with family and friends.
Learn to be happy alone.
Talk more to strangers and spread positivity around.
Engage at least once a month in the Reforge & Lenny communities.
Don’t
Spend time with people who drain my energy.
Use dating apps.
