The 10-10-10 Rule is a mental model utilized for making decisions that will produce long-term benefits by pondering the possible implications in 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years.
The essence of The 10-10-10 Rule is first to consider how the decision in question will affect you in 10 minutes. This short-term perspective addresses the immediate implications, which often tend to dominate our thoughts. The second step is to imagine how the decision will affect you in 10 months, allowing a mid-term view that offers more depth. Finally, project the impact of your decision 10 years into the future. This long-term view can help you avoid potential harm or regret. For instance, consider the decision of choosing a career path. In 10 minutes, you might feel excited. In 10 months, you might be studying or working in a related field. In 10 years, you might see yourself successful and content if you've chosen the right path. By projecting these potential outcomes, you can make a more balanced decision based on variable timescales.
When we make decisions about life, we're not just making decisions about where we'll be tomorrow, or the next week, or the next year, but where we'll be in 10 or even 20 years - James Clear
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