It's Still a Long Game
Everyone starts from zero. It’s a tough place, but everyone begins there. But here’s the thing: it takes time to build anything. And newsletters are no different. Many people start diets or exercise regimes and end up quitting. Likewise with newsletters. People start with good intentions, the right strategy, and they fizzle out. They don’t see imme
... See moreDavid Hieatt • Do Open
“The most overlooked and underappreciated growth strategy is patience.
(More specifically, consistently producing great work over a long time horizon.)”
(More specifically, consistently producing great work over a long time horizon.)”
James Clear • 3-2-1: On patience, vision, and emphasizing joy
Long term is harder than most people imagine, which is why it’s more lucrative than many people assume.
Morgan Housel • Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes
Most of the time you see someone do something incredible, with what seems like little effort, and you ask “How did you do that?”, the honest answer is, “I’ve been doing this every day for 10+ years.” Noticing patterns and connecting the subtle dots is something that’s hard to teach in a classroom but becomes obvious when you’ve lived and breathed a... See more
Morgan Housel • Staying Put
Creative work is a long game, and you’re probably not going to do your best work until your 30s or 40s.
Our society is addicted to the tales of the 22-year-old pop star, the 19-year-old actress, the 24-year-old novelist. There are like six of these people, and a good deal of them are industry plants with powerful connections. Most people with a sh
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