Time bound recurring meetings

Whenever “let’s set up a recurring meeting” comes up (from me or others), I add: “We’ll set it up 4 sessions and then finalize the cadence.” Why? Most recurring meetings are about: I want to do something Not sure what But I really want it, like long-term And I my future self might not follow through So my present self is going to force my future self with a long-term commitment But during the recurring meetings, my future self is usually asking: ...