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“Two truths that can be at odds:
1) There are no bonus points in life for doing it the hard way.
2) There is a lot to be gained in life by acting fast and giving your best effort.
Don’t let the excuse of searching for a better way prevent you from taking action.”
1) There are no bonus points in life for doing it the hard way.
2) There is a lot to be gained in life by acting fast and giving your best effort.
Don’t let the excuse of searching for a better way prevent you from taking action.”
jamesclear.com • 3-2-1: Handling Challenges, Living Authentically, and Giving Value - James Clear
Stillness as a Mindset
- Samantha Holiday argues that finding stillness isn't about creating more time, as there's always more to do.
- Instead, it's an internal mindset.
- She points out that when she struggles to create that inner space, she falls into "revenge bedtime procrastination," staying up late to have peace.
- This suggests that stillness isn't