Mike "Bagel"
@bagelpuc
Small Business Counselor, Podcaster, Writer, Connector
Mike "Bagel"
liveyourvalues.co
Consumption that does not eventually turn to creation ends in a kind of restless depression
Dylan O'Sullivanx.comWhen I try to make the best thing, it feels different. It feels like I’m trying to prove something to someone instead of trying to discover something for myself. It feels dishonest and disrespectful of where I’m at. I’m not the best, so why should I try to make the best things? I’m just me, so I should make me things.
I don’t like making the best things - internetVin
As the times get better, they also get more dangerous. More technology makes our species more powerful, which increases risk. And the scary thing is, if the good and bad keep exponentially growing, it doesn’t matter how great the good times become. If the bad gets to a certain level of bad, it’s all over for us.
Tim Urban • What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies
Finally, the topic of balance isn’t complete without discussing work-life balance. In startups, especially for founders where the lines between work and life often blur, achieving this balance can feel elusive. Yet it’s essential to sustainable success. True balance isn’t about rigidly separating work from life - it’s about integrating the two in a
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Aligning with the larger mission is crucial
The self is an illusion
When you’re living in the real world, there’s space to reflect, to choose which global issues to engage with and which to leave to others, and to have genuine conversations. In reality, people who think differently or live differently aren’t necessarily villains in need of cancellation. Where social media can feel like a space where everything is
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Once you've honed in on your intrinsic motivations, the next step is ensuring your actions and goals are in complete harmony with your values. Clearly define what you stand for and use these principles as a compass for your decisions. This alignment doesn't just boost motivation—it ensures your journey is meaningful and satisfying.
Veronica Joce • What Drives You Towards Your Desired Reality?
We are told a story from a young age. We are taught to conform, to behave, to achieve, to become something. And in the end, we believe the greatest lie of all — that we are somehow not enough, that we must become rather than simply be ourselves.
But tell me — have you ever seen a green tree struggle to grow, or a beautiful flower struggle to bloom?
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