What Am I Doing Now?
This was last edited 1 day, 15 hours ago in my hometown in the Philippines.
Note: Project numbering depends on the earliest deadline.
A. Writing & Creating
Project #13: Core Manuscript & First Draft
definition of done: full draft covering all book sections, rough but complete not polished, minimum viable length of 25k to 40k words achieved
Project #11: Book Architecture & Publishing Preps
definition of done: final book structure locked, manuscript organized into final flow, decision made on manner of publishing, basic publishing assets prepared
Project #15: Substack Writing System
definition of done: structured archive of my thinking, at least 20 to 30 strong posts, core pages created
Project #14: Video Engine
definition of done: consistent publishing habit established, clear messaging across major book sections, at least 100 to 150 videos published
Project #12: Field Research Podcast Phase 1
definition of done: 15 to 25 completed interviews, each with notes, book section tagging and one extracted core belief sentence, at least 5 to 10 case insights for the book
B. Learning & Personal Growth
Project #6: On Writing Well Reading & Note-Making
definition of done: finished reading with hightlights and all highlights process into permanent notes
Project #10: Learn Basic Makeup & Skin Care
definition of done: basic skin care routine established and practiced daily, starter kit purchased, comfortable applying a simple camera-ready look on video, confidence showing on screen without second-guessing appearance
C. Church Ministry
Project #2: Multimedia Team for Church’s 41st Anniversary
definition of done: all pre-anniversary content published, live feeding executed during the anniversary, highlighted video and quotes posted a week after the anniversary
D. Finances
Project #16: Personal Money System
definition of done: have a working money system, currently using monthly, actively helping me build emergency fund and pay off debts
Project #3: Deathless Book of the Month
definition of done: 15 paying subscribers, one full book cycle, at least five subscribers continue into second month
Project #7: Young Farmers Challenge
definition of done: fully-developed digital agriculture business idea, completed business model canvas and financial plan, required documents submitted, pitch delivered during the competition
Project #9: Claude Max Plan Sponsorship
definition of done: personalized sponsorship email written, reviewed my mentor, final version sent to anthropic, response received
E. Fun
Project #4: Ideal of Idol (IOI) Loop Comeback — Stationhead Streaming
definition of done: successful syndicated Stationhead streaming parties with collab fandoms actively participating
HISTORY OF NOW
Project #1: January to April 2026 Church Activity Report (COMPLETED: May 4, 2026)
definition of done: a compilation video from January to April 2026 of church activities, shown during Sunday worship service on May 3, 2026
Project #5: Church Member’s Information System Upgrade (CANCELLED: May 14, 2026)
definition of done: church member’s information system ministry running the new system, fully integrated and adapted across relevant ministries
reason for cancellation: not yet a church priority according to one of my leaders
Project #8: Now Page (COMPLETED: May 20, 2026)
definition of done: a published “now page” on my personal site, simple, honest & update for current and active projects, public URL is live and shareable, submitted to Derek Siver’s now page directory