The Whatever People (or, How I Learned to Make a Decision)
But, then, ultimately, we get to this somewhat stark moment of conviction – a decision without certainty but with some level of instinct and belief. The work you’ve done is a big input, but then, I find there’s something else, too. It’s some combination of understanding, excitement, experience, gut, and fear. And this process repeats throughout our... See more
Mario Gabriele • Modern Meditations: Rebecca Kaden (Union Square Ventures)
Advice for people who want to do something big, interesting, or important, but who utterly lack the ability to commit themselves to a particular action (because they can't convince themselves it's worth doing):
Nate Soares • Dive in
Many people talk about all the things they want to do, but do not follow through. Some people complain about disliking their job or having no time, yet they do not take steps to better their lives. You have to decide what you want in life and the route you will take to get there. Every person chooses his path. What route will you take?
Alissa Finerman • Living in Your Top 1%
tedious tasks. But it’s a lie. You have to choose a few things, sacrifice everything else, and deal with the inevitable sense of loss that results.
Oliver Burkeman • Four Thousand Weeks
They become so fixated on the idea that every decision matters so much that they obsess over each one and ultimately do nothing.
Blake Mycoskie • Start Something That Matters
Every day, there are a handful of moments that deliver an outsized impact. I refer to these little choices as decisive moments. The moment you decide between ordering takeout or cooking dinner. The moment you choose between driving your car or riding your bike. The moment you decide between starting your homework or grabbing the video game controll
... See moreJames Clear • Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
We’re ten times more likely to take action when choice is limited! It’s easy to become paralyzed when so many choices exist. We can’t decide among them so we end up not choosing. But life goes on, and no choice becomes the de facto choice, and suddenly we look back and feel like our talents have been wasted. We leave the store without buying any ja
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