“Everyday do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow.” — Doug Firebaugh

It’s morning time and the first thing you do is pick up your phone and find the first tweet to like or retweet, secondly you make coffee just to realize you have 30 minutes before work… We know how this day is going to end, programmed mediocrity but it’s still a routine. You agree, right? It is a really terrible one but we’ve all been their or still doing it.

Honestly,I still sneak in a nice retweet on productivity but I’m still participating in cheap dopamine and the scroll culture. It’s bad because we are stagnant and my question always is where are we going?

If we are going somewhere, are we driving or a passive passenger or… back seat commenting, “Are we there yet?” With the hopes of getting to a desired destination. Passive action is the same as no action, in fact it’s worse,it’s a cliché, it’s a rat race and it’s exhausting.

If you are convinced that a routine is better than no routine then I’d like to convince you otherwise that a good routine is better than a bad routine and that a good routine can be replaced with a better one. Routines are like first aid kits they aid in your recovery to success because it’s obvious that your routine is painful. You’re not getting what you want done in life.

In comparison first aid kits have a system set in place with steps to follow to recovery so does your “better routine” and it’s very technical and boring. Getting rich, becoming successful, and happiness is boring. Have you ever ask someone what makes them happy? So boring! But fulfillment is thriving in their life.

Speaking of systems and recovery, you need feedback to even get better. I will never tell you how and what to do but I will always suggest a good book to read to guide you.

Your fellow American explorer here!

In order to recover and define your routine I suggest you read “Atomic Habits” by James Clear… matter of fact read it as guide in creating a sound routine around your interest, goals, and hobbies. Also, focus on environment, systems, and community (tribes).

Two main points that I took from the book:

1. If you want better results, then forget about setting goals. Focus on your system instead.
2. Environment is the invincible hand that shapes human behavior.

Focus on making your environment conducive to your routine. It will definitely enforce your desired behaviors.

Now, my next recommendation is “Thinking In Systems: A Primer” by Donella Meadows, this book is very helpful in understanding the complexities of systems thinking, exploring its real value in our lives. This allows us to manage our expectations , prepare for surprises and actively define/redefine routines so that we may bring our visions to life.

My favorite concept from the book that you may find quite helpful is the feedback loop that triggers a process to increase,decrease or maintain the activities within the routine.

two main process are:

1. Balancing loop — Goal seeking , this brings stability but resistant to change. For example, If you decided to increase sales by 10%. You’ve just created a balancing loop. Another example if you decided to develop a new product. You’ve created a balancing loop.
2. Reinforcing loop — Amplifies existing goals to trigger a virtuous or vicious cycle. For instance, money in a savings account generates interest, which increases the balance in the savings account and earns more interest.

These book recommendations will serve you well and it will give you most importantly, clarity in Most Viable Vision for what you want your routine to be with reaching full potential in your quest to mastering your life. While reaching your ultimate goal what ever that may be. You will have satisfaction in achieving it no matter how strenuous and stressful the goal may be you have a system that you have created and that you can control.

Create the routine, create the vision and continue to make decisions looking to increase all aspects of your life.

Go for it!

We’re rooting for you and your routine!