Inspiration is perishable—act on it immediately.

“Everything is more beautiful because we’re doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now, and we will never be here again.” —Homer, The Iliad

How do you define wisdom? Understanding the long-term consequences of your actions. [11] If wisdom could be imparted through words alone, we’d all be done here.

Everyone starts out innocent. Everyone is corrupted. Wisdom is the discarding of vices and the return to virtue, by way of knowledge.

Observe when you’re angry—anger is a loss of control over the situation. Anger is a contract you make with yourself to be in physical and mental and emotional turmoil until reality changes. [1]

I’m not going to be the most successful person on the planet, nor do I want to be. I just want to be the most successful version of myself while working the least hard possible.

inspiration is perishable. When you have inspiration, act on it right then and there. [78]

Some people drink because it helps them not care as much, or they’re potheads because they can zone out, or they do psychedelics to feel very present or connected to nature. The attraction of drugs is spiritual.

The ability to singularly focus is related to the ability to lose yourself and be present, happy, and (ironically) more effective. [4]