3-2-1: On Making the Most of Shortcuts, How to Reduce Worry, and the Kindness of Mastery

"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."

"Stress and worry tend to be higher before you act.

Without action, all you can do is worry.

Once you begin, fear shrinks as you start to influence the outcome."