Experimental iteration
Run experiment after experiment, refining your method each time based on what the data tells you. Curie processed tons of pitchblende through thousands of repetitions to isolate radium.
Steps
Define a clear hypothesis before you begin any experiment or test
Run the experiment exactly as designed — resist changing variables mid-run
Record the results honestly, especially when they contradict your expectations
Analyze what worked, what failed, and what you would change in the next iteration
Redesign and run the next experiment immediately — momentum matters more than perfection
Practitioners
Related Systemsin Focus & Productivity
5-Minute Time Blocking
Break your entire day into 5-minute increments on a paper schedule. Elon Musk's extreme time management approach that squeezes maximum productivity from every hour.
Flow State Training
Train your ability to enter a state of complete absorption and peak performance. Bruce Lee's approach to achieving effortless mastery through focused practice.
First-Principles Thinking
Strip a problem down to its fundamental truths and reason up from there. Used by Elon Musk to challenge industry assumptions and build revolutionary companies.
Deep Work Blocks
Schedule uninterrupted blocks of cognitively demanding work. Eliminate shallow tasks during these periods to produce your highest-quality output.