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“Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun. The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves. Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth. the secret... See more
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We thought of life by analogy with a journey, a pilgrimage, which had a serious purpose at the end, and the thing was to get to that end... But we missed the point the whole way along. It was a musical thing and you were supposed to sing or to dance while the music was being played". Alan watts
I think the advice-giver meant to say, “Never quit something with great long-term potential just because you can’t deal with the stress of the moment.” Now that’s good advice.
Seth Godin • The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)
Had I been emotionally attached to my short-term results, I never would have made it. But I believed in the book and knew that it would change people’s lives, so I stuck to my process and remained focused on the big picture. Ultimately, my commitment to my process paid off.
Hal Elrod • The Miracle Equation
Playing the long game—eschewing short-term gratification in order to work toward an uncertain but worthy future goal—isn’t easy. But it’s the surest path to meaningful and lasting success in a world that so often prioritizes what’s easy, quick, and ultimately shallow.
Dorie Clark • The Long Game
Most people want instant gratification, debut bestseller status, a launch that puts them in the pantheon right away. Let’s call that strategy what it is: a wild sprint. The reality is that the race to creative success today is really a marathon. Barbara Hendricks explains to authors how misguided their timelines often are: “I urge authors to
... See moreRyan Holiday • Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts
Not “growth” or “brains” or “insight.” The ability to stick around for a long time, without wiping out or being forced to give up, is what makes the biggest difference. This should be the cornerstone of your strategy, whether it’s in investing or your career or a business you own.