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20-20-20 Life Design System

Reusability

A structured approach to life optimization using three measurable goals: 20 pounds weight loss, $20M portfolio increase, and 20 off-script adventure days per year

How It Works

Combines quantified fitness, financial, and experiential goals to create balanced progress across different life domains, preventing over-optimization in one area at the expense of others

Components

1

Set one physical/health goal (weight, fitness metric)

2

Set one financial/business goal (specific dollar amount)

3

Set one experiential goal (number of adventure/off-script days)

4

Schedule and block calendar time for off-script experiences

5

Track progress on all three dimensions regularly

6

Adjust targets based on personal circumstances and values

When to Use

When you've achieved basic success but feel stuck in routine, need forced variety in life, or want to systematically push boundaries across multiple life areas simultaneously

When Not to Use

When you lack basic stability in any of these areas, have specific focused goals requiring single-domain attention, or when the numbers don't align with your personal situation and values

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

Making goals too aggressive or unrealisticFocusing only on one dimension while ignoring othersNot actually scheduling the off-script daysUsing someone else's numbers without personalizing to your situation

Example

A successful entrepreneur feeling stuck in routine commits to losing 20 pounds, adding $20M to investment portfolio, and taking 20 completely unplanned adventure days, leading to renewed energy, better health, continued wealth building, and memorable experiences