Self Check-In
A simple system to keep yourself on track, do necessary course corrections, and achieve your long-term goals.
Useful When
- You want to keep yourself on course with achieving your long-term goals
- You want to eliminate what is holding you back and increase efficiency
About
There's a concept in aviation called the 1-in-60 rule. It says that a 1-degree error in the heading will cause a plane to miss its target by 1 mile for every 60 miles flown.
This framework of thinking applies to life in general. When you have a slight deviation from a long-term goal, it gets amplified by time and distance. A small miss now creates a very large miss later.
You need a simple system for real-time course correction and adjustment to keep on track. Sahil Bloom created a ritual that takes ~30 minutes and creates the opportunity for monthly reflection and course correction.
Examples
One of Sahil's goals for 2021 was to grow his newsletter to 50,000 subscribers. At the end of October check-in, he noticed that he didn't have a daily writing habit. His systems weren't aligned with his goals. He introduced a daily writing habit, and the goal was achieved.
To keep on track, answer these three questions on the last Friday of every month:
- What really matters right now in your life? Are you dedicating the necessary energy to it?
- Are your current systems and habits aligned with your long-term goals?
- What do you need to cut from your life to operate more efficiently?
