I tend to get lost in tactics. Do this, don’t do that. Important stuff, for sure. But there’s 1 thing that’s crucial before any tactics apply.

This is a lesson I’ve been learning from Seth Godin and Chris Bumstead,

Seth Godin

One of his most notable achievements is his daily blog, where he crafts and publishes a post… every. single. day. For nine years straight.

Here’s his philosophy: "I write every single day, not because I have something unique or interesting to say… I write because it's Tuesday. Just like I don’t decide whether I’ll eat lunch today, I don’t decide whether I’ll write today. I woke up today, so I’ll eat. I woke up today, so I’ll write.”

Chris Bumstead

According to Chris, the key to his success isn't just rigorous workouts or diet plans—it's his decision to pursue this path. Period. No questions. Just a decision to pursue.

His shifts his focus from "Can I do this?" to "How can I make this work?”

My Own Journey

Earlier this year, I undertook a challenge that I thought impossible—I wrote 70,000 words in 7 days… while managing a full-time job.

I wasn’t able to do this because of some unique time management tactic… but because of a decision I made.

I decided I would complete the challenge. Period.

Decide

Before you get lost in the sea of tactics, you must first make a decision. You must decide.

When you decide, you stop looking at the obstacles in the way, and start asking “how can I make this easier?”

You start asking better questions.

By asking better questions, you get better answers.

The decision itself serves as a north star, guiding you through the obstacles

Your focus shifts from possible drawbacks to actionable solutions, which leads to effective tactics.

So, if you're struggling today, pause and reflect on your decisions.

Have you truly committed to your goals?

Once you make that unwavering decision, everything else—tactics, strategies, and solutions—will become relevant.

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