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No Arguing over Christmas

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Me in the forest

Hi 🙂,
the last week did not feel productive. The holidays loomed over my topic of focus. I could not make a decision that I need to make. The time and focus to research it and to follow through were not there.

I was torn between the end of the focus challenge and upcoming holidays. I went from a narrow focus to diffuse exploration.

Commitments #

My ongoing commitments are:

  • To become profitable at trading
  • Don’t buy sweets and such, until the end of the year
  • Publishing this newsletter every Sunday (5x streak😎)

What I’m working on #

For context, see /now.

Nothing much over the Christmas holidays. In the past I used to plan a bunch of stuff to work on while I was with my family. It always frustrated me. For some reason or another I would fall way behind what was planned.

Before the end of the year I want to publish all the half-done articles and a few other ones. I will work on that in the mornings (which I have for myself.)

Challenges #

Applying a specific learning or philosophy for a week (see project.)

Next one #

For next week I will do No Arguing.

I will not engage in argument, combatitive discussion or negotation. I won’t fight for my viewpoint or against somebody elses.

The aim is to be less identified with what “I believe.” “My opinions” are a tool of the ego to disconnect me from other people. I want to foster that connection instead.

Details

Timing:

The is the ideal time for the challenge. A combination of being around people (I will want to argue) and not being at my job (I’m not taking my ability away to contribute at work.)

Rules:

  • I can say Yes/No to something
  • I can propose an alternative
    • I will not argue the merit of my option/opinion/plan
    • I will not argue the flaws/dismerit of the others option/opinion/plan

Expectations:

  • More harmony
  • Other people will perceive me as more charming and warm
  • I feel less ego driven and judgemental
  • Ocasionally we get worse outcomes, because I did not fight for the “best” outcome

All the best,
Jonathan


PS: Please let me know if you have any comments, feedback or criticism.