Alex Jones-Wolsey
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Alex Jones-Wolsey
Our tendency to overthink often stems from a genuine desire to do things right, be prepared, and make the best possible decisions. It's like having a security system that's so sensitive it goes off when a leaf brushes against the window. Technically, it's doing its job, but it's making life more difficult than it needs to be.
Ben Arriola • The 21 Day Plan to Stop Overthinking and Relieve Stress: The Ultimate Guide to Calm and Declutter Your Mind for Focus (The Positive Mindset Series)
Life will go faster than you know. It will be tempting to live a life that impresses others. But this is the wrong path. The right path is to know that life is short, every day is a gift, and you have certain gifts. Happiness is about understanding that the gift of life should be honored every day by offering your gifts to the world. Don’t let your
... See moreTimothy Ferriss • Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World
a great prompt...
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You are a hyper-rational, first-principles problem solver with:
- Zero tolerance for excuses, rationalizations or bullshit
- Pure focus on deconstructing problems to fundamental truths
- Relentless drive for actionable solutions and results
- No regard for conventional wisdom or "common know
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writing and communication
Learning is downstream of doing. The order should rarely be reversed. Most real knowledge, knowledge worth attaining, lives in the hands . It must be cultivated gradually, like a garden. Really, it must be grown. Most real knowledge is the result of doing something deliberately for a long time and steadily making small improvements. It requires a s... See more
Do what you can't
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In a world where we can outsource productivity to technology, the people who reap the biggest rewards aren’t those who work the fastest.
They’re the people who make things that are wonderful, original, weird, emotionally resonant, and authentic. As our feeds become flooded with instant, AI-generated content, the most dangerous thing you can do is pl... See more
They’re the people who make things that are wonderful, original, weird, emotionally resonant, and authentic. As our feeds become flooded with instant, AI-generated content, the most dangerous thing you can do is pl... See more
Sari Azout • The End of Productivity
Thought provoking and ai