3-2-1: Helping others, focus, and the difference between ambition and happiness

Merle Shain , a Canadian journalist and author, on helping others:

“Loving someone means helping them to be more themselves, which can be different from being what you'd like them to be, although often they turn out the same.”

“What can you do with 5 good minutes?

5 good minutes of:

-pushups is a solid workout

-sprints will leave you winded

-writing can deliver 1 good page

-reading can finish an insightful article

-meditation can reset your mood

You don’t need more time—just a little focused action.”

“Each day is a new battle to say yes to what matters and say no to what doesn’t. Focus is a practice.”