3-2-1: On comparison, consistency, and what’s not going to change

“To improve, compare little things.

-marketing strategies

-exercise technique

-writing tactics

To be miserable, compare big things.

-career path

-marriage

-net worth

Comparison is the thief of joy when applied broadly, but the teacher of skills when applied narrowly.”

Intensity makes a good story. Consistency makes progress.”

Comparison is the thief of joy when applied broadly, but the teacher of skills when applied narrowly.”

Jeff Bezos , founder of Amazon, on the importance of what’s not going to change:

“I very frequently get the question: ‘What's going to change in the next 10 years?' And that is a very interesting question; it's a very common one.

“I almost never get the question: ‘What's not going to change in the next 10 years?' And I submit to you that that second ... See more

“If you want to be in the top 1% of a particular domain, then you can’t take your cues from and follow the social norms of 99% of people.

This is harder than it sounds. We are wired to imitate. The further you want to climb, the more carefully you need to construct your tribe.”

“Most people need consistency more than they need intensity.

Intensity:

-run a marathon

-write a book in 30 days

-silent meditation retreat

Consistency:

-don't miss a workout for 2 years

-write every week

-daily silence

Intensity makes a good story. Consistency makes progress.”