I think you should have 3 main priorities over the break:
- Develop closer relationships with your family and friends.
- Grow 10x by working on projects (i.e. your Focus).
- Optimize your health by working out and eating right.
The problem with unstructured time is that many people get lazy. You don't have school to wake up for, there's no test, and everyone around you is taking a break from working. This isn't going to help you. Your worst-case scenario is waking up in January thinking, "damn, I wasted so much time", then seeing other people in TKS release legit projects because they used their time effectively. Don't have that regret. Don't let yourself wake up thinking, "I wish I did things differently." Here are some tips to grow 10x during the break:
- Set specific goals that you want to accomplish by the end of the break.
- Create smaller milestones within those goals + make deadlines.
- Build a calendar including your goals and deadlines, then send it to 5 people to hold you accountable.
- Timebox 3-4 hour periods to go deep into research and projects (see the Maker's Schedule reading under PotW).
- Create daily routines with other people, like doing a squad workout together at 7am on Google Hangouts.
- Communicate your goals and schedule to your family so they are aware of your priorities and don't spring stuff up on you last minute. Get their support.
- Prioritize, then do those things well. Don't just focus on working if family is important. Create a schedule that allows you to be successful at both. But don't spend time on things that aren't in your priorities.
- Create 15 minutes of thinking time where you just sit alone and think. This allows you to prioritize, make connections between information, and come up with new ideas.
I'd highly recommend you commit to doing this. What's your downside? None. If you're not someone who usually plans, be impulsive and have a bias towards action. Create your goals and send them to 5 people - you can send them to me too! Don't overthink this. Define what success means to you over the next couple of weeks. Don't let yourself look back and regret wasting this time 🦁.
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