current motivations
When you look back at the most fruitful moments of your life years from now, you’ll be surprised to discover how many of them unfolded amid a big loss or a crisis or in the face of a giant unknown.
Heather Havrilesky • Tolerating Unknowns Will Make You Stronger
PAUSE: Postpone Action Until Serenity Enters.
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
writingclasses.com • Kurt Vonnegut: 8 Basics of Creative Writing
They performed their way into greatness.
the productive procrastination trap
The Beatles
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
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)
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.
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.