7 Good Minutes 7 Good Minutes: Extra - A Five-Minute Progress Report for the Plan You Keep Talking About
Nov 1, 2026
Turn a long-discussed plan into a real progress report. This practical exercise explores replacing public announcements with one trusted accountability partner, a single weekly action, and honest updates that include the misses. It’s a simple framework for moving from talking and applause to measurable follow-through.
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Announcements Can Mimic Progress
- Announcing a plan can create the emotional reward of progress before any work occurs.
- Real progress requires reducing the ambition to one observable action with a specific time and place.
Shrink Big Plans Into Weekly Proof
- Shrink an oversized goal into one weekly action that you can definitively verify.
- Replace “get in shape” with Tuesday and Thursday walks, or “finish certification” with two lunch modules.
Choose One Person To Track Your Progress
- Choose one person whose opinion genuinely matters, such as a steady friend, respected colleague, or older sibling.
- Send the concrete step and request a check-in on a specified day.