Everything Is Figureoutable

You take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame. Erica Jong

Our first and biggest mistake is that we’ve turned fear into the enemy.

If I had $20 million sitting in the bank, would I still do this?

“Failure is just an event. It is not a characteristic. People can’t be failures.”

1. Eliminate Media Consumption

Write down the worst, worst, worst-case scenario that could possibly happen if you move ahead with this exciting-yet-fear-inducing idea. Dig into it. Next, rate it on a scale of one to ten in terms of the likelihood that this worst-case scenario will occur, with one being improbable and ten being it’s practically guaranteed to happen. Finally, imag

If it’s important enough, I’ll make the time. If not, I’ll make an excuse.

The most addictive platforms get us hooked by exploiting five universal psychological vulnerabilities: the slot machine effect of getting intermittent, variable rewards (“Did I get a new email, text, or DM!?”); the need to be seen (“Notice me, acknowledge me, like me, love me!!”); the need to reciprocate (“I have to respond and say thanks—can’t see

Springsteen interprets those body sensations as a sign of readiness, not a sign that he’s afraid, anxious, or incompetent. He’s chosen to believe that the vibrations and sensations in his physical vessel are telling him he’s prepared to give his fans a legendary performance. He’s chosen an interpretation that serves him.