Before launch, write a "press release" as if it succeeded — making the win tangible.

Write 15 min about best version of self in 5 years — you may see self.

Phone in closed drawer during deep work — not on desk.

Classify decision: reversible (2-way door) or not (1-way)? Required speed differs.

If you disagree and weren't convinced, state disagreement, then commit to execution as if it were yours.

Sort 10 upcoming decisions into reversible/irreversible columns and set their speed.

Start from goal end-date, draw steps backwards to today.

Read draft aloud. Every stumble = sentence needing edit.

Opportunities come from acquaintances not friends — activate 20 weak ties this month.

Open the meeting with five minutes of silent reading of a written memo instead of slides.

Two-way-door decisions move fast with no meetings; one-way-door demands scrutiny.

Weekly: 30-min silent reading of 6-pager data, then sharp discussion.

Delete every recurring meeting from the calendar, and re-add only what its owner justifies in writing.

Don't wait for 90% information; major decisions are made at 70% — beyond that is costly delay.

Distinguish decisions you can reverse cheaply from those you can't — then treat them differently.

Per decision: is it a two-way door (reversible) or one-way door?

After debate, if team decides what you disagree with, commit 100% to executing without silent sabotage.