Being stuck is reasonable
When we pursue optionality, we avoid bold decisions. Like anything meaningful, venturing into the unknown is an act of faith. It demands responsibility. You‘ll have to take a stand, trust your decision, and ignore the taunts of outside dissent. But a life without conviction is a life controlled by the futile winds of fashion. Or worse, the hollow e... See more
David Perell • Peter Thiel’s Religion
Being stuck complicates your life, and often the best way to move forward is to simplify the problem, to identify opportunities to deviate from an existing path, and to recognize that input from many brains is often—but not always—better than your own ideas alone.
Adam Alter • Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most
Intentional action demands a really good reason. Find a who, make an assertion, and execute your work to deliver on that promise. You can’t find a good reason until you know what you’re trying to accomplish.