Ultimately, the only way to truly be in control of your life is to be in control of your thoughts.

Someone once suggested that I occasionally ask myself, “What am I really trying to achieve here?” Whenever I remember to do it, I find the question generates useful answers. What is one question you find useful to ask yourself?

Question: If you use apps for specific habits like... Meditation: Calm, Headspace, Waking Up, etc Fitness: Fitbit, StrongLifts, etc Diet: MyFitnessPal, etc What is the main benefit you receive? What is the one feature that, if they removed it, you would feel disappointed?

What is one “mindset shift” you find helpful? For example, switching from “I have to” to “I get to.” Instead of thinking “I have to exercise today,” try thinking, “I get to exercise today.” This little shift frames tasks as opportunities instead of obligations. What else?

Reading can teach you the best of what others already know. Reflection can teach you the best of what only you can know.

“Deloading” blocks must be scheduled and defended as strongly as—actually, more strongly than—your business commitments. The former can be a force multiplier for the latter, but not vice-versa. tim.blog/2016/03/29/del…