Different approaches to planning on a macro level (extensive long-term goals) vs. a micro level (daily to-do lists and full year outlooks).
Reflection on personal growth and shifts in perspective as they age, including the desire to align with their envisioned adult selves.
Striking a balance between structure and flexibility in planning, dealing with challenges of adherence, anxiety, and the benefits of loose routines.
Deep dives
Having a Light-hearted Discussion About Gen Z Slang
The hosts kick off the podcast with a lighthearted discussion about a popular Gen Z slang phrase, 'it's giving'. They share examples and their interpretations of the phrase, highlighting its flexibility and self-explanatory nature.
Macro Planning: Do We Really Need It?
The hosts delve into the topic of macro planning and discuss their personal approaches. Some prefer to stick to basic planning without extensive long-term goals, while others find value in mapping out the next five years. They share their experiences with planning and reflect on how their past goals have unfolded.
The Fascination with Future Versions of Ourselves
The hosts talk about their perceptions of their future selves and the shifts in perspectives as they age. They recount experiences with letters to their future selves and reflect on the changes they witnessed when these letters were received. They also discuss the perpetual desire to align with their envisioned adult selves.
The Balance Between Planning and Flexibility
The hosts share their approaches to planning and how they strike a balance between structure and flexibility in their daily lives. They discuss the challenges of adherence, anxiety, and the tendency to veer away from planned schedules. They also explore the benefits of having loose routines and adapting to different planning styles.
The Role of Google Calendar in Planning
The hosts discuss their use of Google Calendar for organizing their schedules and the advantages it offers. They share their personal experiences with using the calendar, including setting reminders and sharing calendars with others. They also explore the potential for integrating other features like attachments and photos into their event planning routine.
Today our friend Melissa joins us to talk about planning out our lives! We discuss whether we prefer planning on a macro level (like 5 year plans or major life events) or planning on a micro level (to-do lists and full year outlooks). We talk about parts of planning that give us anxiety or keep us focused. We also discuss how to plan for and execute on goals to help us reach our ideal “adult” selves.
