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“you're hoping for a great year. Planning it”
What It Means
Most people passively hope good things will happen to them rather than actively designing and planning for the experiences they want.
Why It Matters
Hope without action leads to disappointment. Intentional planning increases the likelihood of meaningful experiences.
When It's True
When you have agency over your schedule and resources to execute plans.
When It's Risky
When over-planning kills spontaneity or creates unrealistic expectations.
How to Apply
Identify experiences you want to have and actively plan them
Don't wait for invitations - create the experiences yourself
Set specific dates for important activities rather than leaving them vague
Example Scenario
“Instead of hoping someone will invite you on an interesting trip, research and book an adventure that excites you, then invite others to join.”
Related Knowledge
The calendar is your most honest autobiography
How you actually spend your time (shown in your calendar) reveals your true priorities better than what you say matters to you.
Itzler Annual Planning System
A three-step system for intentional year planning: getting light (decluttering), closing out the previous year (reflection and gratitude), and setting one year-defining goal (misogi).
Calendar as Autobiography Framework
Viewing your calendar as your most honest autobiography and highlight reel - what you put energy toward reveals your true priorities and creates the story of your life.
Create mental and physical space for the new year by eliminating clutter and unused commitments
Coming into the new year feeling light, organized, and ready to take action without the weight of accumulated clutter and obligations.
Create a comprehensive review of the past year to identify accomplishments, gaps, and lessons learned
A one-page summary of your year's highlights that makes you feel proud of what you accomplished and clear about what you want to do differently.
CEO of Your Life
Thinking of yourself as the chief executive of your personal life, with the authority and responsibility to make strategic decisions about how you spend your time and energy.