current motivations
There are so many people who don’t know what they want. And I think that, in this world, that’s the only thing you have to know — exactly what you want. ... Doing what you were born to do ... That’s the way to be happy.
Maria Popova • Iconic Painter Agnes Martin on Art, Solitude, and the Secret of Happiness
I journal a lot. I break down all of my thought processes. I think I apply a very analytical lens to my own thinking and I kind of modify it. Because it’s so interesting, you can control what you think, you can control how you think, therefore you can control who you are.... See more
And especially as a young person, I’m 22 so with neuroplasticity on my side I
Substack - A new economic engine for culture
But procrastination isn’t laziness. And it’s not a lack of discipline.
It’s usually a sign of ambivalence.
It’s usually a sign of ambivalence.
Reframing Procrastination | Meaningful Money
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
Erifili Gounari • literally just do things
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
Scott D. Clary • Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary)
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
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
What to do when you don’t know what to write
So when deciding on where to focus your efforts over the next year, prioritize your income. Prioritize taking action. Because it’s the one thing you can always control.