Identity-based productivity: become the person who does the work

• habits · identity · productivity

Goals point the direction. Identity drives the day. When you act like the person you want to become, results follow.

The 3-step identity loop

  1. Choose an identity: “I’m the kind of person who ships small updates daily.”
  2. Define 3 proofs: tiny actions that confirm it (e.g., 15-min commit, short note, quick review).
  3. Repeat & record: consistency > intensity.

Make it stick

  • Start line, not finish line: measure acts of identity (proofs), not outcomes.
  • Public cue: a visible checklist or calendar streak.
  • Forgive misses: never miss twice—restart tiny.

Try it in 2 minutes (no login)

  1. Open Quick Todo List.
  2. Create a list: Identity Proofs.
  3. Add 3 tiny proofs and tag them H/M/L.
  4. Check off one today.

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