The No-Strategy Strategy
A 100-Day Plan for Chaos-Loving Dreamers
For all the head-in-the-clouds creatives, founders, and dreamers stuck in a rut (this was me) – I've discovered a simple action plan to solve your focus problems while keeping you motivated and inspired.
All you need is:
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days
an AI prompt 🤖
Claude or ChatGPT 📝
Notion template “100 day action plan” 🔥
and at least one goal! 🌟
Let's start with this: Strategy is overrated. What works for me is the freedom to explore and discover what truly interests me. I built an entire company without a formal strategy – driven purely by passion and my unique interests, which resonated with others.
However, this wild-horse passion needs boundaries. Especially during career transitions, when the lack of a full-time job can lead to aimless days. The dream of total freedom can quickly become overwhelming.
That's why I've created a 100-day action plan, using AI to help structure my days. I want guardrails that allow my creativity to flourish while maintaining focus. This approach lets me pursue ideas that interest me without wasting time deciding what to work on each day. It's the perfect balance of structure and creative freedom during this transitional period in my career.
The Challenge of Change
University of Scranton research reveals a sobering truth: 92% of people fail their New Year's resolutions. The culprits? Lack of structure and accountability. But you can join the successful 8%. Even if you're an unfocused dreamer, you can beat the odds by:
Setting specific, measurable goals
Breaking them into manageable steps
Tracking progress
Staying accountable
These strategies provide the missing ingredients for success. Don't let another year slip by - transform your resolutions into reality with this proven approach.
The Core Components - SAVE THIS LIST!!
To succeed, you need:
Defined Goals: Choose 1 to 3 specific, measurable objectives.
Be ambitious yet realistic.100-Day Roadmap: Include guardrails (e.g., days per week, time per day).
AI Assistant: Claude or ChatGPT with a prompt to break goals into daily, actionable steps. Use this prompt [credit: Sabrina Ramonov 🍄]
Progress Tracker: Utilize this Notion 100 Day Action Plan template [credit: First Blocks] to visualize your journey and organize tasks.
Commitment: Find an accountability partner or #WorkinPublic. Dedicate time daily for 100 days.
Implementation:
Each day, open your tracker to see and complete the assigned task. No more wondering what to do - just execute and check off.
Tips to supercharge your plan:
Refine after week 4 based on progress data
Structure tasks in a Monday-Friday format
Assign High-Medium-Low priorities
Sample 6-month goals:
Scale to $10K monthly revenue
Gain 1K paid Substack subscribers
Example daily tasks:
Send 15 personalized outreach messages
Book 2 free strategy calls
Create 1 social media post related to upcoming content
My 100-Video Journey
I'm currently undertaking a 100-video TikTok challenge, experimenting with various formats. This structure provides both freedom and a timeline to explore what works best for me. As I'm not comfortable on camera, I've been focusing on voiceovers and experimental video editing.
I use AI to brainstorm ideas, generate content for my Substack, and create thought-provoking questions. This approach gives me space to play and removes the pressure of daily perfection. I'm halfway through, at video 50/100.
I've set a clear endpoint: if TikTok isn't working for me by video 100, I'll pivot to other platforms and mediums. Despite my fondness for TikTok, I'm struggling to find my audience there, with views often capped at 200.
Interestingly, following advice from Courtney Johnson (who inspired this challenge), I've been cross-posting to Instagram Reels. The results are striking:
* TikTok: 3,150 views, 190 likes 😩
* Instagram Reels: 90K views, 3.3K likes 🔥
While I aspired to success on TikTok, it seems Instagram might be my true home. This challenge has taught me the value of experimentation and the importance of a defined endpoint. It's comforting to have a deadline - a day to conclude and assess the results.
Overcoming Obstacles
Don't let perfectionism or the 100-day commitment intimidate you. Those days will pass anyway, so why not use them productively? Tailor the plan to your needs - perhaps 15 minutes a day, Monday to Friday. Use simple checklists to maintain consistency, like my basic 100 TikTok video list. For focus, I use music or podcasts as background noise. Everyone has different methods; my former colleague worked with multiple screens and inputs simultaneously. Find what works for you.
The Power of This Approach
Within the structure of checklists and productivity charts lies the freedom for your creativity to flourish. Make your goal-oriented journey fun and engaging. If you're not interested, you won't stick with it, so keep it fascinating! You have the flexibility to modify your plan. If after a week, medium-priority tasks are neglected, adjust. Use AI to help reprioritize, always keeping your main goal in focus. Remember, you're in charge - make the system work for you, but don't become overly rigid about it. The key is finding the right balance between structure and creative freedom. Be a dork about it, flip open that computer and get to it!
Conclusion
Dreams are beautiful, but without focus, they often remain just that - dreams. This 100-day action plan is your tool to bridge the gap between imagination and reality. It provides the structure you need to channel your creative energy into tangible progress, without stifling your spirit.
As a dreamer, you have the vision. Now, you have the means to bring that vision to life. This plan isn't about limiting your creativity; it's about giving it direction. It's about turning your "what ifs" into "what's next."
To make this project successful, remember these core components
SAVE THIS LIST!!
To succeed, you need:
Defined Goals: Choose 1 to 3 specific, measurable objectives.
Be ambitious yet realistic.100-Day Roadmap: Include guardrails (e.g., days per week, time per day).
AI Assistant: Claude or ChatGPT with a prompt to break goals into daily, actionable steps. Use this prompt [credit: Sabrina Ramonov 🍄]
Progress Tracker: Utilize this Notion 100 Day Action Plan template [credit: First Blocks] to visualize your journey and organize tasks.
Commitment: Find an accountability partner or #WorkinPublic. Dedicate time daily for 100 days.
So, take that brilliant idea that's been floating in your mind and give it the focus it deserves. Open your computer, set your goal, and start your 100-day journey. Your dreams are waiting to become reality.
Let’s share our 100 Day Action Plan – email me or write in comments if you’ve started yours
Love giving experiments an end point. It reminds me that it’s all pretty low stakes 🪅