Nº143 | Go with the flow & get back on track
Getting back on track can be tough stuff.
Here are some paraphrased tips I recently read from Darius Foroux to get back on your A game:
1. Don’t Resist: Swimming upstream is really tough. Maybe even futile. Darius’ first tip essentially acknowledges that being in a rut sucks. Feeling extra down & out about not being able to shake loose is a waste of energy. You’ll bounce back but in the meantime don’t beat yourself up.
2. Recreate The Past: looking back is great for nostalgia and especially: to learn. If you’re off track, it’s the perfect time to look back. Think of when you last felt like you were crushing it. A time when everything seemed to be going well. Understanding the habits, circumstances and state of mind. Regaining that focus & mentality is key!
3. Focus On Effort, Not Results: Darius cites Michael Jordan: “Sometimes, things may not go your way but the effort should be there every single night.” Focusing on your effort creates consistency. However, when you’re in a rut, it is easy to become distracted by your (lack of) results. You must never forget one thing: You will get back. But that means you have to focus on your effort. That’s the only way to get back. The results will come.
4. Plan Your Days Meticulously:
Wondering “What should I do next?” throughout the day is never a good sign. Like I wrote in Nº114, make a checklist & nail it:
• Look at your goals (if you don’t have goals, make them up)
• Think about what daily activities you have to do to achieve them
• Schedule those activities on your calendar
•Also schedule time for family, friends, relaxation, reading, etc.
Ultimately, these steps are just ideas and not in any particular order. Putting in the work to change the course of your future can be very motivating!
People often find it easier to be a result of the past than a cause of the future. — Unknown
As always thank you for reading,
Jon
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Cycling
Mo’s Fixed Gear Bikepacking Trip from Berlin-Tokyo — www.bikepacking.com
Mo just wrapped up an 11-country, 9,500 kilometer trip from Berlin to Tokyo, all on a fixed gear bike. Find photos and details here…
Two Years In… Packing for a Long-Term Bike Tour — Ryan Wilson — theradavist.com
Packing for a trip that spans multiple years can be a bit daunting. Especially when you’ll be passing through just about every zone of climate you can possibly imagine, from the humidity and heat of the Peruvian jungle to the bitter cold of winter in the mountains of Patagonia…
Cargobikes Not Drones Are The Future For Urban Deliveries — www.forbes.com
Electric cargobikes are the future for urban “last mile deliveries”.
Startups
No More “Struggle Porn” — medium.com
Gary Vaynerchuk’s Internet character is doing harm to would-be entrepreneurs…
@workspacesix is on Insta! — www.instagram.com
Twotone is located within Workspace 6.
I’ve been running the space for a year & our new intern, Aleksandra, is helping step up our game! She also finally set us up with an insta!
The high-return activity of raising others’ aspirations — marginalrevolution.com
“At critical moments in time, you can raise the aspirations of other people significantly, especially when they are relatively young, simply by suggesting they do something better or more ambitious than what they might have in mind. “
And, no, don’t tell them to ‘find their passion’.
Sales & PR
‘A universe away from the clumsy frames we associate with electric bikes’
Very proud to have Martin speak so highly of our client Ampler’s Stellar
You Have to Stop Canceling and Rescheduling Things. Really. — hbr.org
Not just in sales but in general: you’ll gain confidence in yourself and build trust with others.
Sales Hacker — 11 dec — save the date! — www.meetup.com
We’re looking for a replacement venue. Keen?
Radness
Why We Cycle — Documenting the intangible effects of cycling
I make a cameo at 1:30! twotoneams.link/whywecyclecameo (Thanks Coen for spotting me!)
The documentary ‘Why we cycle’ we take a ride with ordinary cyclists and specialists from a variety of disciplines. These conversations uncover some obvious, but even more hidden effects of cycling on people, on societies, and on the organization of cities.
