AtomicHabits

Vincent Van Gogh on the accumulation of small things:

“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. The trick is to focus on the first small thing. Starting small is still starting, and small beginnings often lead to extraordinary endings.”

Lent MARCH

Feedback loops are what make systems dynamic. Without feedback, a system does the same thing over and over. Understand them, respect them, and use them wisely.

— Source: The Great Mental Models v3: Systems and Mathematics

“Mental toughness is often framed as the perseverance that gets you across the finish line:

• Find a way to make it happen


• Push through the pain


• Grind it out to the end

But most days, mental toughness isn’t about crossing the finish line. It’s about getting to the starting line:

• Show up when no one is watching


• Keep your eye on the ball


• Do a little bit every

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It’s really just you against the mirror. You vs you. No one else can win at a game of one. I know it’s hard not to get distracted, race horses wear blinders for a reason. Your lane you’re game. LFG.

The shortest path is the one you don't abandon.

“Reminder: If someone is acting like an idiot, you can just move on and let them be wrong. You do not have a personal obligation to correct people who are committed to being stupid. Sure, sometimes you need to attempt to get on the same page, but usually you can simply reclaim your time and move on to more productive ventures.”

Swim in your lane.

Every second you spend looking at a person in another lane comes at the cost of your progress.

Focus on yourself.

When your priorities are clear, every 'no' becomes a step toward what matters.