1. Define (Stoic Foundation & Goal Clarity)

Stoic Principle: Define what is within your control (your actions, thoughts, and judgments) and what is outside your control (external events, other people's opinions).

GTD Influence: Clarify your purpose and long-term goals. What are your "horizons of focus"? Define your desired outcomes in life, career, relationships, and personal growth.

Atomic Habits Influence: Break down large goals into small, manageable, and actionable steps.

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✅ Core Values Template

1. List your top 5-7 core values (e.g., integrity, growth, family)
2. Write a brief description of what each value means to you
3. Rate how well you're currently living each value (1-10)

🎯 Vision Planning Template

1. Write your 5-year vision statement
2. Break down into yearly milestones
3. Create quarterly objectives
4. Set monthly targets

📝 Habit Building Template

• Goal:
• Key habits needed:
• Implementation intention:
• When will I do it?
• Where will I do it?
• How will I track it? </aside>

2. Measure (Habit Tracking & Self-Assessment)

Atomic Habits Influence: Track your current habits and behaviors. Use a habit tracker, journal, or other methods to quantify your progress.

GTD Influence: Regularly review your "open loops" (tasks, projects, commitments) and assess your productivity.

Stoic Influence: Track your emotional responses and identify patterns of negative thinking.

<aside> Actionable Steps:

• Write down your core values and principles
  • What matters most to you?
  • What principles guide your decisions?
• Define your vision and goals
  • 5-year vision statement
  • Yearly, quarterly, monthly goals
• Identify key habits
  • Daily behaviors that align with goals
  • Specific actions to implement </aside>

3. Analyze (Root Cause Analysis & Reflection)

Stoic Principle: Examine your judgments and beliefs. Challenge negative thought patterns and identify cognitive biases.

GTD Influence: Analyze your workflow and identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies.

Atomic Habits Influence: Identify the triggers and cues that influence your habits. Understand why certain habits are difficult to maintain.

<aside> Actionable Steps:

• Use the "five whys" technique to identify the root causes of your challenges
• Reflect on your experiences and identify patterns in your behavior
• Analyze your environment and identify factors that contribute to your success or failure

Here's a template based on the core values and planning components:

Core Values Assessment

• Value 1: _____________ • What it means to me: _____________ • Current rating (1-10): ___
• Value 2: _____________ • What it means to me: _____________ • Current rating (1-10): ___

Vision Planning

• 5-Year Vision Statement: • __________________________
• Yearly Milestones: • Year 1: _____________ • Year 2: _____________
• Quarterly Goals (Next 90 Days): • Q1: _____________ • Q2: _____________

Key Habits Development

• Target Habit: _____________
• Implementation Details: • When: _____________ • Where: _____________ • How to track: _____________

This template structure is aligned with the DMAIC framework's Define phaseand incorporates elements from the core values, vision planning, and habit buildingtemplates shown in the document.

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4. Improve (Habit Formation & Actionable Changes)

Atomic Habits Influence: Implement strategies to make good habits obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying.

GTD Influence: Optimize your workflow and implement systems to manage your tasks and commitments.

Stoic Influence: Practice virtue (wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance) in your daily life.

<aside> Actionable Steps:

• Create a plan for implementing new habits and breaking old ones
• Experiment with different strategies to find what works best for you
• Seek feedback from others to gain insights into your blind spots </aside>