I have come to the conclusion that if you want to improve at something, you must like the improvement process. Finding the process that fits you, and that you enjoy can be challenging. Let’s look at a couple of examples.
If you want to become better at getting things done and following through on commitments. You can try many approaches. You can try a daily system to track your to do list and action items. You could try finding an accountability partner. You could try a new calendar system that will give you better reminders. Once you pick a path to improve, there are still a multitude of options.
If you want to lose weight, again you can find many different paths people take. You can focus on reduced calorie intake, or increased exercise, or proper sleep, or reducing stress, or some combination. Select a path and then select the tools you will use.
Finding the right path and the right tools for either of these cases can be difficult. You can only be successful if you pick a solution that you enjoy, and that you can consistently apply in your life matching your personality type. You can’t copy another person’s solution. Not exactly, and expect the exact same outcome.
So how do you find the right solution? I would suggest making sure you know why you want to improve. Find the passion that is driving you. Then experiment with the tools. Find what you like. Always remaining tapped into your personal passion!