This is a Test (Year)

Two Choices for the Rest of 2024

We have two choices for how we spend the rest of 2024: Path A or Path B. Our brains are going to try and convince us to pick Path A, but I want you to pick Path B.

Path B: Treat it like a Beta Test for 2025

Path B is about treating the rest of 2024 like a beta test for 2025. We’re going to experiment with our lives and find out what we want to work on in 2025. We’re not looking to stick with the perfect workout, or trying to build a flawless streak of running every day. We’re not trying to be 100% adherent to the optimized diet.

What does Beta Testing look like?

Beta testing is about trying out different things and seeing what works for you. You can sign up for a class you’ve wanted to try, give yourself permission to try and fail a different diet, and experiment with a different productivity strategy. You can try new stuff and see what works for you.

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Examples of Beta Testing

* Want to be “somebody who goes to Pilates or Yoga” but you’re worried about the ongoing commitment? Great! Sign up for ONE class this week or next week. Try it out! You’re not committing to a lifetime. You’re trying it out to see if you want to do this in 2025.
* Want to be somebody who gets really strong, because you want toned arms or you know getting stronger is important? You don’t need the perfect workout plan to follow. You need to work up the courage to go to the gym and pick up one weight.
* Want to be somebody who has a better relationship with food? You don’t need to plan out the next 40 days of meals. You don’t need to perfectly plan out each portion of your diet every day. You need to figure out which healthy meals you don’t hate preparing.

The Fun Part about Beta Testing

The fun part about beta testing is that you can stop doing things without feeling badly. You’re an engineer, tinkering away at a project to see if it fits your lifestyle and schedule. You’re dabbling in different disciplines, sampling different foods from the buffet line, to see what works for you.

Conclusion

2024 is just a beta test for 2025. What are you going to test and try out this fall? Remember, you can always stop doing things without feeling badly. You’re an engineer, tinkering away at a project to see if it fits your lifestyle and schedule.

FAQs

Q: What is beta testing?
A: Beta testing is trying out different things and seeing what works for you. It’s about experimenting and finding a workout strategy and diet plan that work for you.

Q: How do I start beta testing?
A: Start by trying out a new class, giving yourself permission to try and fail a different diet, and experimenting with a different productivity strategy.

Q: What if I fail?
A: You’re not failing, you’re just trying something out and seeing what works for you. You can always stop doing something without feeling badly.

Q: What are some examples of beta testing?
A: Examples of beta testing include trying out a new workout, giving yourself permission to try and fail a different diet, and experimenting with a different productivity strategy.

Q: How long does beta testing take?
A: Beta testing can take as long as you want it to. You can try something out for a week, a month, or a few months. It’s up to you.

Q: What are the benefits of beta testing?
A: The benefits of beta testing include finding a workout strategy and diet plan that work for you, gaining momentum and knowledge about what actually works for you, and having fun experimenting and trying new things.