AtomicHabits
An old Latin proverb, “Initium est dimidium facti”, reminds us of the timeless importance of simply beginning the task at hand:
“Once you’ve started, you’re halfway there.”
Source: Horace, the Roman poet, in his work Epistles
“Once you’ve started, you’re halfway there.”
Source: Horace, the Roman poet, in his work Epistles
James Clear • 3-2-1: On how to handle idiots, pushing toward growth, and two types of choices in life
Writer Harold V. Melchert reminds us that success is sweeter when you savor the path:
“Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point. Climb slowly; steadily, enjoying each passing moment; and the view from... See more
“Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point. Climb slowly; steadily, enjoying each passing moment; and the view from... See more
James Clear • 3-2-1: On taking lots of shots, the power of concentration, and savoring the path to success
“ One reason the best in the world make consistently good decisions is they rarely find themselves forced into a decision by circumstances. ”
Brain Food: The Most Valuable Skill
“Work is endless. Exercise is endless. Parenting is endless. Same with marriage, writing, investing, creating, and more. You get to choose the parts of your life, but many of the important things in life cannot be “finished.”
Do not approach an endless game with a finite mindset. The objective is not to be done, but to settle into a daily lifestyle... See more
Do not approach an endless game with a finite mindset. The objective is not to be done, but to settle into a daily lifestyle... See more
Ideas From Me
I.
"A simple rule for life that rarely fails:
Optimize for enthusiasm. Make as many choices as you can that leave you feeling energetic and interested. Pay attention to when you have the urge to pursue or participate in something and do more of it."
II.
"There is an enormous difference between working hard on something that is a grind and... See more
I.
"A simple rule for life that rarely fails:
Optimize for enthusiasm. Make as many choices as you can that leave you feeling energetic and interested. Pay attention to when you have the urge to pursue or participate in something and do more of it."
II.
"There is an enormous difference between working hard on something that is a grind and... See more
If—Play AudioBy Rudyard KiplingShare thisShare(‘Brother Square-Toes’—Rewards and Fairies)If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don’t deal in... See more
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don’t deal in... See more
The Poetry Foundation • If—
“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.”
3-2-1: On how to handle idiots, pushing toward growth, and two types of choices in life
“The Paradox of Freedom: The way to expand your freedom is to narrow your focus.
The disciplined become the free.”
- Stay focused on saving to achieve financial freedom.
- Stay focused on training to achieve physical freedom.
- Stay focused on learning to achieve intellectual freedom.
The disciplined become the free.”
James Clear • 3-2-1: On waiting to judge, the value of teaching, and learning how to lose
“Working on a problem reduces the fear of it.
It’s hard to fear a problem when you are making progress on it—even if progress is imperfect and slow.
Action relieves anxiety.”
It’s hard to fear a problem when you are making progress on it—even if progress is imperfect and slow.
Action relieves anxiety.”