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5 Reasons To Create Life Drills

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We are constantly talking about the quote "The best life is achieved with engagement with systematic processes", but now let’s look at setting up these systematic processes and why. To make it simple, the process that our ancestors used to describe is basically a drill, and a drill is a practice.

In other words, when we discuss life on this level, you can think of it like taking a martial arts class. You aren't just reading a book, getting the knowledge from an instructor, and then expecting to do well in combat. That's not how it works! You take class after class after class: you get your butt kicked over and over again until you finally figure out what your instructor was trying to teach you all along. Then you go back to class and practice some more until it becomes second nature.

One of the biggest issues we see with people trying to do their own thing is that they spend hours studying and planning before finally putting anything into practice. This approach can be counterproductive because it doesn't put you in the position of testing your theories. Instead, you're always practicing the Art of War on paper instead of in real life. If you really want to improve your life and achieve success, try drilling yourself more often. For more come on over and join the Tribe:


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