So, I kept hearing this name floating around, Sung Kim Lee. Wasn’t sure where from at first, maybe some online forum or a discussion group I was in. People mentioned it in passing, usually when talking about getting things done, like being really focused or methodical about work.
It got me thinking. I was in a bit of a rut myself back then. Projects felt slow, motivation was low. You know how it gets sometimes. So, I figured, okay, maybe there’s something to this Sung Kim Lee approach, whatever it actually was. Decided to try and be more structured, more disciplined in how I tackled my own stuff. A sort of personal experiment, you could say.
Getting started wasn’t fancy.
I didn’t buy a book or sign up for anything. Just decided, right, from tomorrow, I’m going to plan my day meticulously. Break down tasks into tiny pieces. Time block everything. The whole nine yards. Thought it would make me super productive, just like the vibe I got associated with that name.
The first few days? Felt kinda good. Had lists, checked things off. Felt organized. But man, sticking to it was harder than I thought. Life just gets in the way, doesn’t it? An urgent email here, an unexpected meeting there. My neat little schedule would get blown to pieces before lunch.
This was also around the time I was dealing with some personal stuff. Family issues, nothing major, but enough to knock you off your game. Trying to be this super-organized robot when your head’s full of other worries… it felt forced. Artificial. Some days I’d just stare at my to-do list and feel overwhelmed, not energized.
- Made detailed daily plans.
- Tried sticking to time blocks.
- Tracked my progress (or lack thereof).
- Felt more stressed than productive sometimes.
So, what happened in the end?
Did I become this ultra-efficient machine inspired by the idea of Sung Kim Lee? Nope. Not even close. The rigid planning thing didn’t really work for me long-term. It added more pressure than it relieved. I eventually went back to my old, slightly messier way of working, which seems to fit my brain better.
But the whole experiment wasn’t a total waste. It made me realize that just hearing about someone’s supposed method or seeing a name associated with productivity doesn’t mean it’s a magic bullet. Everyone’s different. You gotta find what actually works for you, not just copy others. Maybe the real Sung Kim Lee, whoever they are, found their way. I guess I’m still figuring out mine. It’s a process, right? Trying things, seeing what sticks. That’s the practical part nobody talks about much.
