Treat projects like video games by breaking them into smaller, achievable levels.
This provides constant feedback loops and dopamine hits, keeping you motivated.
Avoid setting a single, large goal (like "build a website") as your only metric of success because this can lead to procrastination.
Instead, create a series of smaller levels, each building momentum and a sense of accomplishment.
This "gamified" approach makes the overall project less daunting and more engaging.
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Writer, marketer, entrepreneur, and master of mental models, George Mack, returns to discuss the top 0.1% of ideas he’s ever come across, from treating life as a video game to spotting high-agency individuals. Important Links: