Embrace Exponential Effort

Renew Your Brilliance. The staleness of custom weakens admiration, and a mediocrity that's new often eclipses the highest excellence grown old. Try therefore to be born again in valor, in genius, in fortune, in all. Display startling novelties, rise afresh like the sun every day.
- Balthasar Gracian

Building momentum towards Exponential Effort means clearing the pathway between when you think of doing something and when you actually go and do the thing!

In practice, this means deliberately building the habit of moving quickly and steady through your tasks without procrastinating, delaying or overthinking.

Here are seven steps for building momentum and renewing your skills towards Exponential Effort.


1). Use time appropriately - Your body operates in cycles of 90 to 120 minutes during which our mind and body move from higher to lower alertness. Tapping into this rhythm means working in sync with our natural energy levels,

2) The Process of Recalibration
Recalibration is essential in the relentless pursuit of our goals. It requires:
- An honest assessment of our progress,
- The humility to acknowledge when adjustments are needed,
- The courage to implement those changes.

3). Really Apply the 80/20 Rule
Allocate your highest energy levels to the key activities that are actually aligned with your ONE Thing. This might mean tackling them during your peak productivity hours or ensuring you're well-rested before engaging. As much as possible, eliminate or delegate the more trivial 80%: Look for ways to reduce time spent on low-impact activities. This could involve automating routine tasks, delegating, or simply saying no to things that don't align with your goals.

4). Build Resilience Through Challenge
Every effort you make in the face of adversity strengthens your mental and emotional resilience. Andrew Huberman's research suggests that encountering and overcoming challenges leads to neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to adapt and grow. Embracing effort as the reward reprograms your brain to see challenges not as insurmountable obstacles but as opportunities for growth.

5). Commit to  Mastery
The process of putting in the exponential effort cultivates a sense of mastery and competence. As you dedicate time and energy to hone a skill or deepen your knowledge, the intrinsic satisfaction you gain becomes a powerful reward. This aligns with the concept of "flow," a state of immersion and focused motivation that is deeply fulfilling.

6). The Compound Effect of Small Wins
Huberman's protocols also highlight the significance of celebrating small wins. The cumulative impact of daily efforts can lead to exponential results over time. This principle teaches us that the reward is not just in reaching the summit but in the small, consistent steps that move you towards success.

7). Embrace the Exponential Nature of Consistency
Most goal setting fails simply because we either don’t stick with things long enough, or we are wildly inconsistent along the way. Force yourself to settle into a routine of steady, challenging effort towards your goals, and you will be amazed at the progress that starts to unfold down the road. To maintain this level of exponential effort, build in these three simple core protocols:
- Morning rituals to optimize your state (Robbins' priming techniques)
- Regular physical activity and exposure to natural light (Huberman's advice)
- Setting daily challenges that push your comfort boundaries (Goggins' philosophy)


Conclusion 
Embracing Exponential Effort is both a powerful mindset as well as a daily set of practical habits that you can build and improve overtime. Remember that you can usually accomplish exponentially more than you realize, and endure a great deal more discomfort than you might ever suspect. This type of resilient and steady march towards your goals will start to build exponential momentum and results as you constantly renew your skills and goals!