3-2-1: On Selective Ignorance, Courage, and Living a Life That Burns Bright | James Clear

Writer George Bernard Shaw on living a life that burns bright:

“This is the true joy in life:

being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one;

being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.

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“Be “selectively ignorant.”

Ignore topics that drain your attention.

Unfollow people that drain your energy.

Abandon projects that drain your time.

Do not keep up with it all. The more selectively ignorant you become, the more broadly knowledgeable you can be.”

The writer Anais Nin on how to unlock a bigger, fuller life:

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.”

“The math of success...

Results = (Hard Work*Time)^Strategy

Working hard is important, but working on the right thing is more important. A great strategy can deliver exponential results.

Of course, the best strategy is worth nothing if you never get to work. Zero to the millionth power is still zero.”

“Reading can teach you the best of what others already know.

Reflection can teach you the best of what only you can know.”