3 Ideas, 2 Quotes, 1 Question (December 26, 2019) | James Clear

Robert Pirsig , an American philosopher and author:

“The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there.”

Harry Browne , an American writer and politician, in a letter to his daughter on Christmas:

“I want to give you something that will stay with you for more than a few months or years. I want to give you a gift that might remind you of me every Christmas.

“If I could give you just one thing, I’d want it to be a simple truth that took me many years to l... See more

“Real wealth is not about money.

Real wealth is:

-not having to go to meetings

-not having to spend time with jerks

-not being locked into status games

-not feeling like you have to say “yes”

-not worrying about others claiming your time and energy

Real wealth is about freedom. Money can help achieve these things, but there are plenty of people who make l... See more

“A little secret:

You don't need the right answer to start. You can start by asking a question. Simply asking, “How can I be a better friend?” or “How can I be a healthy person?” will call forth answers naturally.

In the beginning, just repeating the question is enough.”

Kindness has unlimited upside.”