current motivations

mallory contois

Dec 21

Good Work

the hardest person to compete with is the one that’s having fun. if you’re not having fun, you’ll get beat by someone who is.

find your fun.

They performed their way into greatness.

Give me your hand, I’m going to say this gently.

You don’t have to know what you’re going to write before you start!!!!

Actually, not knowing is the whole point!

You won’t figure out what you need to write until you’re already! writing! it!

Writing is how you uncover the answers you’re desperately trying to figure out before you even begin. It’s sick... See more

Doing something on your own terms can feel better than doing the exact same thing when someone else is peering over your shoulder, telling you what to do, guiding you along .

But if you have the courage to make art, then find the courage to frame your art as well

They favored getting things done, over perfectionism. They understood that the sooner they take a solid step towards something they want to achieve, the better. Very simply put: don’t let action be the only thing separating you from those that are building the life you dream of. If you can take a small step today, do it. I promise it could be the... See more

An approach where the goal is not an outcome with a distinct finish line. Instead, a goal could inform the process or system I’d need to commit to that would typically precede reaching my goal. So, instead of having the goal to save $10,000, I’d commit to saving 20 percent of every inflow... indefinitely. And when I did this, I tended to exceed... See more

The real reason you're tired all the time: It's not your workload. It's your open loops. The text you haven't answered. The apology you owe. The decision you're avoiding. The conversation you keep postponing. These run in the background of your mind all day, draining your battery. Close your loops. Watch your energy return. Mental clutter is more... See more