“I want to earn $10B every second this month. I want to build Jumia in 3 hours… MERLINNNN!”
Now, if that energy could actually be sustained 24 hours a day for the entire month, maybe it works. But you’re not a robot, so let’s be real about it.
We have 31 days this month. That’s a lot of time to achieve meaningful progress, but still not enough to do everything at once. Habits don’t form in a day, and hobbies don’t stick in 3 hours. If you want to be productive, consistency in the right direction is what matters. This applies to developers and honestly anyone trying to get better at something.
In April, I tried this approach, almost all of it. What stood out was that no matter how tough some days were, I showed up about 99% of the time. That alone made a difference. It’s not easy, and if you want to reach a new level, it won’t come from scrolling all day. It comes from intentional effort and some level of planning.
A lot of people will tell you to create a timetable. Then you pack everything into it. Day one, you’re fully energized. Day two, still going. By day three, reality starts to hit. The plan is too heavy. It becomes overwhelming, then procrastination sets in. Before you know it, the month is gone and you’re relating a little too much to “successfully wasted the month.” It sounds like a joke, but it’s real for a lot of people.
So what actually works? Start doing. Start small but be intentional. Set a plan you’re sure you can follow. Not something that looks impressive, but something realistic. Let each day end with you doing or learning something, no matter how small. After a week, adjust slightly. Add just a little more. Build gradually.
You might not do something huge by the end of the month, but you would have made real progress. And that counts.
Some days, you won’t feel like doing anything. That’s normal. Rest if you need to, but don’t abandon the plan. Keep it simple enough that you can always return to it.
Rooting for you this month. You can do more than you think, just start small and stay consistent.
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