3-2-1: On Choosing Your Pain, Self-Acceptance, and Seizing Opportunities | James Clear

Andrew Carnegie , who would go on to become one of the richest Americans in history, on the importance of seizing the opportunity. In his case, it was the opportunity to become a telegraph messenger boy at age 14:

“The interview was successful. I took care to explain that I did not know Pittsburgh, that perhaps I would not do, would not be strong e... See more

Writer and activist Audre Lorde on how self-acceptance reduces the power others have over you:

“Nothing I accept about myself can be used against me to diminish me.”

“Before you begin, think as if you are a lazy person. Imagine the competition will work harder. Your only chance is a better strategy.

After you begin, work as if you are a dumb person. Imagine the competition is smarter and more talented. Your only chance is to outwork them.”

“Many people delay taking action because they hope to avoid suffering. They keep searching for a path that won’t involve tradeoffs.

But some form of suffering is always inevitable. The process of taking action is the process of choosing your pain.”