My Step-By-Step Plan For Dominating 2025
My track record with New Year’s resolutions has been a mixed bag.
I’ve followed through and hit my goal.
I’ve also crashed and burned before I’ve gotten out of January.
After doing a lot of reading, thinking, and reflecting, I’ve realized my previous failed attempts came down to ONE thing:
Not having systems in place to execute said goal.
To do that better this year I’ve devised a
2-step plan.
Step 1. Identify previous points of failure
Step 2. Implement systems to ensure success
One of my goals this year is to reach sub 15% body fat
So, let’s use it for our example.
Step 1. Identify previous points of failure at “15% bf”.
To do this we’ll use a mental model I like called “The 5 Why’s Framework”
Developed by Toyota to identify root causes of challenges, it works like this:
You ask “why” five times—or as many times as necessary—to drill down to the root cause of an issue or goal.
For our weight loss example:
I’ve failed many times in the past trying to hit sub 15% body fat.
1. Why?
Because I failed to lose enough body fat.
2. Why?
I did the exercise piece but failed at eating healthy consistently
3. Why?
I got busy and made poor food choices
4. Why?
I didn’t have good options on hand
5. Why?
Because I failed to meal prep and have a when “SHTF” plan
Ok, Step 1 complete.
Now that we know what to hedge against, next comes Step 2.
Step 2. Implement systems to ensure success
For me, like I said above “failing to meal prep and have a “when SHTF” plan” is my big issue.
So, what “systems” can I devise to hedge against it?
I’ve come up with 3 ideas so far.
1. Set permanent alarm on my phone to make Costco order on Sunday mornings
2. Time block meal prep time on calendar for 2 hours on Sunday evenings
3. Create a “When SHTF Plan” to identify 10 restaurant meals I can fall back on if in a bind.
See how this works?
I’m not saying I’ll definitely hit my goal.
But I’d bet I’ve got a helluva lot better chance now.
What do you think?
What did I miss?
I’m open to suggestions.
Talk soon,
-Trey