Do it!
But once we leave the world of institutions, permissioning shifts dramatically. Our life becomes a series of checkpoints demanding self-permission-ing—that is: allowing yourself to do the thing. Or: telling yourself that you are ready. If you keep waiting for permission from some external source long after anyone is responsible for giving it to you... See more
Isabel • on being ready
“Fear of failure is higher when you're not working on the problem.
If you are taking action, you are less worried about failure because you realize you can influence the outcome.”
If you are taking action, you are less worried about failure because you realize you can influence the outcome.”
jamesclear.com • 3-2-1: On Mentors, Margin of Safety, and How to Say No | James Clear
Comfort in learning is a paradox. You can’t become truly comfortable with a skill until you’ve practiced it enough to master it. But practicing it before you master it is uncomfortable, so you often avoid it.
Adam Grant • Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things
Don’t be afraid to be confused. Try to remain permanently confused. Anything is possible. Stay open, forever, so open it hurts, and then open up some more, until the day you die, world without end, amen.
Maria Popova • George Saunders on How to Live an Unregretting Life
Making things is hard and I feel like that’s the most useful thing to say about it.