working on mediocre things is a disrespect to life. being risk averse is a disrespect to life. waking up and doing things that are not your life’s work is a disrespect to life. not taking a swing at pursuing the biggest opportunity in front of your eyes is a disrespect to life
Helping people live courageously so that they can thrive is one of the most important things in the world. I want to see people live the lives they are capable of, not just the ones they think they are allowed to live.
Paul Millerd • The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story For Work and Life
The future is drafted by people doing work they don’t have to do. You need to be one of those people—and hire them, too. There is too much wondering and talking, and too little doing. So don’t talk: do. Care indiscriminately. If you’re willing to actually do the work, you’ll have more influence than those who simply do their jobs.
Scott Belsky • The Messy Middle: Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most Crucial Part of Any Bold Venture
gain an appreciation for the present moment. The fact is that life happens in the moment, life is lived in the moment, and ultimately, greatness is created in the moment.