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2030 Readiness — Quarterly Review, Mini-Experiments, and Weekly Reset — The AI Co-Pilot Life (Part 10)

2030 Readiness — Quarterly Review, Mini-Experiments, and Weekly Reset — The AI Co-Pilot Life (Part 10)
Future planning with quarterly reviews, experiments, and weekly resets
Small reviews + small experiments, repeated weekly → future readiness.

“The future doesn’t arrive in one leap — it sneaks in through small habits.”

I used to keep “someday lists” that never moved. What changed was a Quarterly Review ritual: every 90 days I paused, ran one tiny experiment, and reset my weekly plan. Today, the fog is thinner, my priorities are sharper, and I’m kinder to my future self. This is the blueprint I wish I had earlier.

Quarterly Review Framework (3R)

  1. Review: What worked? What drained you? Evidence beats memory — skim calendar, journal, money flow.
  2. Refocus: Pick your Top 3 for the next 90 days (one career, one home, one health).
  3. Reset: Archive old tasks, simplify tools, refresh rituals. Make it lighter, not heavier.

Tip: block 60–90 minutes; use a printed worksheet to avoid tab surfing.

Mini-Experiment Bank (choose one per week)

  • 🍵 7-day caffeine audit → note sleep & mood before/after.
  • 📵 Phone-free mornings (30 min) → write first, then check apps.
  • ⌚ 20-min deep-work block daily → ship one tiny outcome.
  • 🥗 Plant-forward lunch week → energy log at 2 pm.
  • ✍️ Gratitude note (3 lines/day) → reduce rumination.
  • 🛏 Sleep 30 min earlier → lights out ritual + no-in-bed phone.

Weekly Reset Checklist (≈20 min)

  • Clear inboxes (email, messages, desk).
  • Protect calendar focus blocks (2–3 per week).
  • Review goals vs actions → delete 1, delegate 1, do 1.
  • Pick/retire one mini-experiment for next week.

📝 2030 Readiness Self-Check (10 items)

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  1. Do you run a quarterly review (60–90 min) every 3 months?
  2. Do you set Top 3 priorities for each quarter?
  3. Do you run a weekly reset (≈20 min) to align calendar & tasks?
  4. Do you test one mini-experiment each week?
  5. Do you keep a single, reliable capture (INBOX — Today) habit?
  6. Do you protect at least one daily deep-work block?
  7. Do you practice data hygiene (2FA + monthly restore test)?
  8. Do you keep one health anchor (sleep, movement, or meals)?
  9. Do you maintain a simple future log (vision/notes) updated monthly?
  10. Do you schedule a recovery day (or half-day) each month?

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          FAQ

          How long does a quarterly review take?

          Usually 60–90 minutes. Book it like a meeting to protect it.

          Do I need special apps?

          No. Paper + calendar works. The system matters more than the tools.

          When will I see results?

          Often within one cycle: more clarity, fewer tabs, steadier progress.

          What if I miss a week?

          Resume at the next reset. Consistency beats perfection.

          Is this future-proof?

          No routine is forever. Adapt the review as your life changes.

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          Continue your reset

          Calm your inbox with Part 2 — Inbox to Zero. Protect time with Part 3 — Calendar that Protects You.

          Today: schedule your first 60–90 min Quarterly Review and pick one mini-experiment.

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