Aug 24, 2024

1) Post-Mortems

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One of the most powerful tools for growth is the post-mortem—an honest reflection on past actions and behaviors. The goal is to understand what went well, what didn’t, and what can be learned from the experience.

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Here’s a simple framework I use:

1. The Idea: Start with a clear idea of what you were trying to achieve.
2. Summary: Write a brief two to three sentence summary of the situation.
3. What Didn’t Go Well?: Identify the missteps or areas where things didn’t go as planned.
4. What Went Well?: Highlight the successes and positive outcomes.
5. Main Takeaways: Distill the lessons learned and how they can be applied in the future.

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Post-mortems are about continuous improvement.

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It'd be foolish if all we did in life was to take action and not reflect on our past action.

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There's wisdom in our life experience.

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All of it.