LSC#67: Just start with one 👉 🔥

Welcome to the 67th edition of #LSC.

Each week, you get one practical tip to make your daily life a little better.

Small actions, big impact. That’s the game.

This week is about how getting one thing done can change the course of your day. That first action creates momentum, and before you know it, everything feels easier.

I know you didn’t notice but this #LSC is coming a bit later than expected. Something to do with a broken bone and a bit of a lack of motivation lately. More on this topic a bit later on!

Are you ready? Let’s dive in!

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Today’s summary:

• 🎯 Get one thing done, immediately today

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💡 The idea: One thing, right now

Originally, the acronym "GOTDIT" stands for "Get Others to Do It." It’s used to describe a trend where some people rely on others to complete tasks they could do themselves, especially in DIY or home maintenance.

Bear with me. I literally took that from a quick Google search. It will make sense in a minute.

Now, let me bring it back to today’s topic.

I know you’ve felt that stuck feeling before. You keep thinking about your tasks but don’t know where to start. You overthink, jump between priorities, and by the end of the day, nothing really moves forward.

That’s where the new definition of GOTDIT comes in: Get One Thing Done, Immediately Today.

The idea is pretty simple (and not mine, I saw it in another newsletter I follow):

• Instead of drowning in everything you have to do, pick just one task.

• And then, here comes the best part, do it. Now.

It’s one of the best productivity tricks out there. Just start with whatever you can and let the ball roll from there. No fancy tools needed, just a gentle push. Or not-so-gentle, depending on how much you need it.

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🔍 Why it matters

So here’s the thing: Too many tasks = decision fatigue.

The more options you have, the harder it is to act. That’s why to-do lists often create stress instead of progress (although I love to-do lists, not gonna lie).

When you force yourself to choose just one thing and take immediate action, three things happen:

✅ You break the mental block of “I don’t know where to start.”

✅ You build momentum: one task down makes the next one easier.

✅ You reduce stress by focusing on just one thing instead of everything.

I know I’ve said this before. A lot.

But there’s a massive difference between thinking about it and actually doing it. And the shift in how you feel is huge.

Take this newsletter as an example.

It was on my to-do list, but I didn’t have a topic. On top of that, I’m still recovering from my broken collarbone, and I just wasn’t in the mood (motivation issues, but that’s a whole other topic).

Then I saw a note I had written last week: “Start with a tiny task and let the momentum take over.”

So I opened my notes. Picked this topic. Started writing. And look at me now, almost done and feeling close to euphoric (yes, I have a very low bar for feeling good).

If I can do this with a broken bone, imagine what we can all do when we’re healthy and in the right headspace!

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📝 How to apply it

Okay, let’s trace this back.

I had planned to write a newsletter but felt stuck. Instead of forcing out the whole thing, I broke it down and did this:

1️⃣ Pause. Took a breath and stopped stressing about the full task. At the end of the day, it’s just a newsletter, not the end of the world if I push it another day, right?

2️⃣ Pick one tiny action. Instead of “write newsletter,” I went with “pick a topic.” Simple. Doable. Even for me.

3️⃣ Act immediately. Opened my notes, found a recent idea, and started writing.

And that was it. Once I started, the rest happened naturally.

You can do the same, actually. Some examples:

• Inbox overload? Delete all promotions and unwanted emails. Right now. I can wait here.

• Big task due? Write the outline in a note. Just the outline. "Presentation, results, conclusions." Then, if you can, expand a bit.

• Need to work out? Do five push-ups (only if I could right now!).

• Difficult decision? Don’t try to solve it all, just rule out a couple of bad options.

It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be done.

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✍️ Your action step

Right now (yes, now) pick one important task and do it.

Not later. Now.

Even if you won’t finish it immediately, write it down on a post-it and stick it somewhere visible. No way to ignore it later.

Bonus points if you tell someone for extra accountability.

I’ll go first: Once I finish this draft, I’ll start editing a bunch of pictures from our last trip that I just got developed.

What’s your one thing for today? Hit reply and let me know. I’m bored, I’ll read you!

That’s it for this week. Try it out, and I’ll see you next time! 🚀

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🎉 Some extra things because, well, it’s me

🎒 At this point, I’m assuming you’ve all already watched Adolescence. It’s one of those shows you finish in a snap.

Stephen Graham absolutely kills it, as he always does (The Irishman, This Is England, Snatch…). If you haven’t seen Boiling Point yet, add it to your list, it’s another great series by the same director, Philip Barantini (Fun fact: He uses that same one-continuous-shot style in both).

Anyway, Adolescence is brillian. The style, the story, the atmosphere, the underlying message… One of those that sticks with you.

🥦 Now, onto something completely different: What to Eat Before & After Exercise. Even if this topic isn’t exactly your thing, if you’ve ever been curious about nutrition and how glucose affects your body, this one’s for you.

Also, I’m completely obsessed with Jessie Inchauspé. Her ability to break down complex topics into simple, engaging explanations is over the top. Plus, her content is ridiculously well-edited. And let’s be real, she’s a diva, which also helps. Period.

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📊 Data Dive

And to finish the newsletter, let’s take a little look at the #LSC performance (yes, a bit of #buildinpublic here):

• 632 Subscribers → Last week we were 629

• 3 Unsubscribed → Coming from also 3 last time I counted

• 51% Open rate → Stable numbers. Not impressive, not horrible.

Before leaving, here you have are a few things you can do to help me:

• Share this newsletter with someone you think will like it.

• Reply to this publication.

• If you’re on Substack, like this publication, re-stack it, move it around…

And now, for good: Keep an eye out for the next LifeScore Chronicles—something exciting is just around the corner. 🚀

Until next week, stay safe and healthy!