relying on simple frameworks

i’ve noticed that getting from point A to point B usually comes down to either reducing the number of steps or using the right tool. since it’s hard to always know the best tool for each situation, cutting down the steps tends to be the more reliable option most of the time. and i would also say: making it as convenient as possible. for example, in daily exercise, the difference between someone who actually trains and someone who doesn’t is often not motivation, but steps. if working out means changing clothes, going to the gym, planning a routine, and tracking everything, it becomes easy to skip. but if it’s just “put shoes on and walk outside,” it happens more often. the system is simpler, so it runs more consistently. this is basically systems thinking. you’re not just saying “i want to exercise every day,” you’re looking at the relationship between your psychology, your environment, and the final outcome. in practice, good systems usually have: the few variables that actually…