Think like a Fighter Jet Pilot
Create a mission. Then give it your utmost focus.
MISSION IS THE FOCUS
Even a fighter pilot has thoughts about scrolling X.com.
But during a mission, they are locked in to the target, otherwise, their and their friends' lives will be in danger.
Even pilots have multiple interests, like sports, movies, and art.
But thinking about those things during a mission is a self-sabotaging act.
DEVELOP YOUR MISSION PLAN
A mission is not about some vague philosophy, but about a particular goal you want to achieve.
A mission plan is the list of actions you have to take to achieve your goal.
Build your mission plan by starting with the target you want to achieve.
Without knowing your target, it is pointless to burn all the fuel.
With your aim clearly defined and targeted, you can move swiftly and iteratively through your action plan with sound judgment.
SINGLE TARGET AT A TIME
The greatest enemy on the battlefield is not our haters, but our uncontrolled mind.
Multiple targets cloud our mind and prove our hard work worthless.
Most likely, multiple targets prevent us from doing any real hard work in the first place itself.
Focusing on a single target dismisses all distractions.
PROTECT YOUR ATTENTION
As a human, you have multiple interests.
But if you are not progressing in any one of them because you are jumping from one to another, then it is a problem.
Pick one target, especially if you are starting out.
List the steps to help you achieve that target.
Tackle one step at a time. Don’t open multiple tabs talking about the same thing. Choose one tutorial, go through it, try to understand it, and implement it yourself.
Repeat. Correct your mistakes. Update your plan, but not the target.
At least for the initial stage (7-9 months), get strong in one topic rather than doing jumping jacks in 7 different topics.
Stop listening to influencers who say polymath will rule the world, so you have to focus on multiple things.
It is true polymath will play a big role, but every polymath is strong in at least one area and they have a strong mindset to drill down on any other area.
If you are not even strong in one area, how can you even be a polymath?