Minimum Effective Dose: The Kaizen Approach to Life
2025-02-05
Recovering from a root canal, the author explores the concept of the 'minimum effective dose' for exercise and learning. This leads to a reflection on the all-or-nothing approach and an embrace of Kaizen, the philosophy of continuous improvement. Even 8 minutes of reading a day accumulates significant knowledge; even a 5-minute daily sketch builds a meaningful visual record. The author argues that finding one's minimum effective dose for various activities allows for consistent progress and avoids burnout from overly ambitious goals.