You Maybe Barbell Without Knowing It — Conclusion & FAQ (Barbell #15)

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If you are doing great work and accomplish a lot, the chances are that you are already using a system like Barbell.

You might use your calendar to block off planned time and take notes to brain dump and journal. What is new might be reframing your to-do list as options only, although you probably allocate some spontaneous time. Overall, it is the most natural way to master your life.

As I wrote in the beginning, a calendar, task manager, and note-taking app are all you need to thrive no matter what happens. By separating between total dedication during your planned time and total spontaneity during your unplanned time, you become reliable and have fun. You get things done and open up doors for massive luck to enter your house at any moment.

The most important is this: set it and forget it. The barbell system is designed for forgetting its existence. If you adjust your options, your calendar, and write stuff down, you do not need to be aware of it.

By forgetting the system and focusing on your activities at the moment, nothing can stop you. You stop totally seeking and start to live totally.