Okay, here’s my take on sharing my “ji hoon nam” practice, just like a blog post:
My “ji hoon nam” Journey: A Deep Dive
Alright folks, let me tell you about this thing I’ve been messing with called “ji hoon nam.” I know, sounds kinda vague, right? Well, that’s ’cause it started vague! I stumbled across it kinda by accident.
It all started when I was trying to figure out a new way to organize my project files. I was drowning in folders and subfolders, and I needed a system. I started by downloading a bunch of different organizational templates I found online. Some were okay, some were totally useless. But then I saw someone mention “ji hoon nam” in a forum post, saying it was some kind of personal organization philosophy. So I searched it, found some forum threads and a couple of poorly translated articles and thought why not give it a shot?.
First, I had to decode what “ji hoon nam” even meant in practical terms. The info I found was pretty abstract and honestly kinda confusing. From what I gathered, it’s about breaking down big projects into smaller, manageable tasks, focusing on completing one task at a time, and regularly reviewing your progress. Kind of like a super-charged to-do list, but with a philosophical twist. Right away I created a new folder titled ‘Project_JHN’.
My first step was to list all my ongoing projects. I’m talking everything: work stuff, personal projects, even household chores that have been lingering for way too long. Then, I broke down each project into smaller, actionable tasks. For example, instead of “Clean the garage,” I wrote “Sort through tools,” “Sweep the floor,” and “Organize shelves.” I input all of that into a google sheet. Why google sheets? Because I can access it from anywhere, duh!
Next, I had to figure out how to prioritize these tasks. “ji hoon nam” seemed to emphasize focusing on one thing at a time, but I also needed to make sure I was working on the most important stuff first. So, I assigned each task a priority level (High, Medium, Low) based on deadlines and overall importance. I even used colors to differentiate. It looked pretty good, if I do say so myself.
The real test came when I started actually using the system. I tried to stick to the “one task at a time” principle, but I quickly realized it wasn’t always realistic. Sometimes, I needed to switch between tasks to keep things moving. So, I adapted the system to allow for some flexibility. I’d still focus on one task for a set amount of time (usually 30 minutes to an hour), but if I got stuck or bored, I’d allow myself to switch to another task on my list. At the end of each day I would take note of what I got done.
One of the key components of “ji hoon nam” is regular review. I scheduled a weekly review session to go over my progress, identify any bottlenecks, and adjust my priorities as needed. This was actually super helpful. It helped me stay on track and make sure I wasn’t wasting time on unimportant tasks. I even added a column to my google sheets to show the date of review.
Did it solve all my problems overnight? Nope. But it did give me a framework for organizing my work and staying focused. I’m still tweaking the system to fit my specific needs, but overall, I’m pretty happy with the results.
Here’s a quick rundown of what I did:
- Researched “ji hoon nam” (as best I could)
- Listed all my ongoing projects and broke them down into smaller tasks
- Prioritized tasks based on deadlines and importance
- Experimented with the “one task at a time” principle and adapted it to fit my needs
- Scheduled weekly review sessions to track progress and adjust priorities
So, yeah, that’s my “ji hoon nam” journey so far. It’s not a magic bullet, but it’s definitely helped me get more organized and productive. Give it a shot, and let me know what you think!
