If you can spare me 6 minutes, you'll get 10 years of your life back

Introduction

This tutorial is designed to help you transform your life and mindset based on insights from Laurie Wang's video. By dedicating just six minutes to understanding and implementing these strategies, you can potentially reclaim ten years of your life through improved productivity and personal growth.

Step 1: Embrace a Growth Mindset

• Understand that your mindset influences your actions and outcomes.
• Shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. This means believing in your ability to learn, adapt, and improve over time.
• Start practicing self-reflection regularly to identify areas for improvement.

Step 2: Set Systems Instead of Goals

• Goals are endpoints; systems are the processes that lead to those endpoints.
• Create systems for your daily routines which will help you build habits over time.
• For example, instead of setting a goal to read more books, develop a system where you read for 20 minutes every day.

Step 3: Prioritize Deep Work

• Identify your most important tasks that require concentration and focus, known as "deep work."
• Allocate specific blocks of uninterrupted time to focus on these tasks.
• Limit distractions during this time by turning off notifications and finding a quiet workspace.

Step 4: Implement Micro Habits

• Focus on small, actionable habits that can lead to significant changes over time.
• Examples of micro habits include:
  • Drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning.
  • Writing one sentence in a journal each day.
• Consistency is key; make these habits a part of your daily routine.

Step 5: Reflect and Adjust

• Regularly assess your systems and habits to see what is working and what isn't.
• Be open to making adjustments based on what you learn from your reflections.
• Use journaling prompts or reflection guides to facilitate this process.

Conclusion

By following these steps and adopting a growth mindset, you can make meaningful changes in your life. Start by embracing systems over goals, prioritizing deep work, and implementing micro habits. Remember, it’s the small changes that can lead to significant improvements over time. For additional resources, consider checking out Laurie's personal growth journal prompts or her Notion Life & Work Dashboard to support your journey.