3-2-1: On the hidden costs of success, how to deal with challenges, and the joy of shared experiences
James Clearjamesclear.com
3-2-1: On the hidden costs of success, how to deal with challenges, and the joy of shared experiences
"Dreams are fun when they are distant. The imagination loves to play with possibilities when there is no risk of failure.
But when you find yourself on the verge of action, you pause. You can feel the uncertainty of what lies ahead. Thoughts swirl. Maybe this isn't the right time? Failure is possible now.
In that moment—in that short pause that... See more
But when you find yourself on the verge of action, you pause. You can feel the uncertainty of what lies ahead. Thoughts swirl. Maybe this isn't the right time? Failure is possible now.
In that moment—in that short pause that... See more
3-2-1: On living with lightness, the root cause of sin, and how to compete without losing yourself
I.
“Each day, spend some time on two things:
II.
“Do not fear what you can address. What should worry you is not the problem, but if you are resisting addressing it.”
III.
“Many of the best things in life are endless.
Being in a great... See more
“Each day, spend some time on two things:
- working toward something that will pay off years from now
- appreciating something that is happening right now”
II.
“Do not fear what you can address. What should worry you is not the problem, but if you are resisting addressing it.”
III.
“Many of the best things in life are endless.
Being in a great... See more
3-2-1: On balancing gratitude and ambition, the best things in life, and feeling like you have enough
Life is hard. One of the ways to handle that difficulty is not to get in your own way — to seek ease where you can. But another is to look beyond yourself, beyond your own problems, to connect to the bigger picture. I’m lonely and confused and very uncertain about my life — but there is a world beyond these stupid little problems. I just have to... See more