This Monday started with a different energy. Although I had done a recording last week, I felt strongly that I should re-record it to produce a better version. There was a particular line I rewrote, so I went into the newsroom, pulled up the presentation, set up the camera, and recorded it again. I think I did 18 to 19 takes. I’m not that bad, but I needed to get it done right.
When I shared the new video with the team, they were very happy and agreed that it was a better version. One takeaway from this experience is that there’s always a better version of yourself. We learn from every experience, and each time we strive, we often do it better than before. That was my main achievement on Monday.
I also did some coding to fix bugs and re-read chapter one of my work. Editing never really ends; there’s always something more to improve. This week, I aim to continue learning and balance things better.
I was struck by a message on Sunday at church about fathering, which inspired me to take my son cycling on Monday evening. It’s been a while since I cycled, but like the concept in Atomic Habits, it’s not about how long you do something but about starting small. This is what I teach: when adopting a new habit or routine, just start small. If you want to pray, start with one minute. Whatever it is, start small, and you’ll see progress.
In the evening, I tested the code I had worked on earlier, and it was all fine. I was very happy. After a busy day, I encourage everyone to spend time with their family. There’s nothing like family. When the world rejects us, we go back home to the people who matter. Appreciate and spend time with your family; it means a lot.
Those are my learnings from today. Thank you for reading, and I hope someone has learned something from this. In case you missed them, here are the lessons:
- There’s always room for improvement.
- Learning from experience helps us grow.
- Editing is a continuous process.
- Starting small is key to building new habits.
- Family time is invaluable.
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