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Okay, so, um, I wanted to talk a little bit about this... thing, it's like a little guide for, you know, tackling challenges. It’s kind of framed as an "experimentalist toolkit," which, yeah, sounds a little intense, but the idea is really just about approaching stuff with curiosity and, like, figuring things out even when you don't really have a clear plan. So, it’s all about asking yourself questions and, you know, figuring out how these tools can, like, actually fit into your life, which is pretty cool.
So, the toolkit is basically divided into four sections, depending on what question you're asking yourself, right? It’s like: "Where can I start?", "How can I maintain momentum?", "What can I do next?", and "Who can I keep growing with?". Pretty good questions to be asking yourself, honestly.
And within each of those sections, there are some, like, mini-tools, I guess. I mean, they’re things that you've heard about before.
The first section is all about starting – it’s called "Pact" – and it’s about committing to curiosity, you know? Adopting, like, an experimental mindset. Challenging your assumptions, and designing small experiments.
Then there's the "Act" section which is about mindful productivity. So, it’s things like, you know, finding those perfect moments, listening to procrastination and leveraging imperfection.
Next up is "React". This one's all about collaborating with uncertainty. So, creating feedback loops, broadening your perspective, and just, you know, kind of rolling with the punches when things get disrupted.
And then finally, there's "Impact," which is about growing with the world. So, unlocking social flow, learning in public, and doing work that, like, actually generates value.
And, oh yeah, you can actually download this thing, a printable version of this toolkit, at nesslabs.com/toolkit if you want to take a look, you know? It might be helpful. It's worth checking out, for sure.