Weekly Review

by Winston Ash on Founder Journal

Weekly Review

The weekend grind is real. Put in work. I study most of my time. Learning new frameworks and getting better at what I do. Freelance website development. I’m studying React currently; working on projects to get better. And watching every tutorial I can on YouTube.
 
My learning method is simple. Read books, watch YouTube videos, and make flashcards. By putting all three together it decreases my learning curve. Instead of learning at a snail’s pace, I 4X my learning. The key for me is to learn something new every day. And, repetition.
 

Upcoming Projects:

  1. Create a portfolio site with React.
  2. Take the Advanced Beginner’s Challenge.
  3. Create a simple single page application in React.

Currently Reading:

Currently Watching:

  • Catching up on Game of Thrones; on Season 6 now then on to Season 7

Running Schedule:

It’s official. I have not missed any planned runs for a month now. Wow. This week I have a Tempo, Easy, and Interval run scheduled. In the General phase to build up to my 10K in October. Feeling great and happy with my progress. Slowing down on my run and focusing on form has done wonders for my body.
 
by Winston Ash on Founder Journal

Slow Down to Speed Up

David Allen, founder of GTD, wrote about this recently. I took this advice to heart. My actions were creating more chaos than good. Not focusing enough on getting the right things done; focused too much on completing any task.
 
So I took a break. A step back. And from this higher perspective, I am able to see what is important. By refocusing I am able to re-prioritize the entire inventory of outstanding actions. I see the world with a new filter; makes me think I’ve reached a new level. Instead of being on the rubber meets the road level; i’m at the take-off level and the results prove it.
 

Week in Review: 6/26/2017 – 7/2/2017

 

3 Major Goals Done This Week

  • Updated my tracker and created my July Habit Tracker;
  • Reorganized all outstanding commitments and took the time to rank them; and,
  • Enjoyed my personal time without thinking about work or business

What Went Right This Week?

  • Created a Daily Log that allows me to see what’s done or needs doing;
  • Started a learning path for Computer Science, Business, & Entreprenuership that levels me up; and,
  • Spent quality time focused on my home life.

What Went Wrong This Week?

  • Had hard conversations with co-workers;
  • Allowed outside influence to dictate my emotions for two days; and.
  • Fell off the wagon in regards to my fitness.

3 Goals for the Upcoming Week