Systematic

• Goals
  • Describe systematic.
  • Be systematic
    • Consistently get great results by using proven methods.
    • Recognize and capitalize on chances to create systematic approaches.

Systematic (What)

A systematic approach means being methodical, organized, and step-by-step, following a well-structured process designed to achieve a goal efficiently and consistently.

Examples

1. Baking an excellent apple pie by following a tried-and-true recipe. 🍏🥧

2. Building a high-quality website by understanding and applying the principles of web design and using high-quality software tools like Django and VSC. 💻

3. Assembling IKEA furniture by carefully following the step-by-step instructions instead of guessing where the pieces go. 🛠️🛋️

4. Managing personal finances by tracking income and expenses, budgeting, and following a structured savings plan. 💰📊

5. Training for a marathon by following a progressive training schedule that gradually increases endurance and prevents injury. 🏃‍♂️🏅

6. Keeping a clean house by following a routine (e.g., vacuuming every Monday, laundry every Wednesday, deep cleaning once a month) rather than doing everything randomly. 🏡🧼

7. Succeeding in starting a business by understanding and following best practices.

Rationale

1. Success. Great Results.

2. Minimum Drawbacks: Cost, time, effort, hassles, etc.

3. Most rewards: Enjoyment, social connections, learning, status, financial rewards, and so on.

4. Repeatability.

5. The method can be taught and learned.

Being Systematic (How To)

Repetitions: Do the following in a cyclic fashion such that you regularly improve your payoffs.

1. Purpose: Figure out what you want “great results” in.

2. Research: Find and comprehend information on methods, best practices, and so on. Document your findings.

3. Application: Apply the methods and best practices you learned from your research. Pay attention to what is working and what is not.

4. Reflective Thinking: Figure out next steps and improve your payoffs by engaging in RT.