Good Advice
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Good Advice
“The person who learns the most in any classroom is the teacher.
If you really want to learn a topic, then “teach” it. Write a book. Teach a class. Build a product. Start a company.
The act of making something will force you to learn more deeply than reading ever will.”
If you really want to learn a topic, then “teach” it. Write a book. Teach a class. Build a product. Start a company.
The act of making something will force you to learn more deeply than reading ever will.”
“We often think that we want an open road and the ability to choose any direction for ourselves. But sometimes, what we need is a tunnel that can reduce our choices and send us in a focused direction.”
“Many frustrations are the result of unspoken expectations. Before you get too annoyed, make sure you are clearly expressing your thoughts.”
3-2-1: On avoiding frustration, easier paths to a good life, and the power of not reading
“Three qualities that have nothing to do with talent or intelligence, but can make a dramatic impact on your results:
- Cheerful. You are pleasant to work with and generally raise the level of energy in the room.
- Accountable. You feel personally responsible for what you want to accomplish. It is not someone else’s job. It’s your job.
- Adaptable. You can
James Clear • 3-2-1: On becoming hard to copy, the power of fundamentals, and three qualities that matter
Don’t let your worst moments become your story.
You blow the presentation and spend the drive home scripting perfect comebacks to an audience that’s already gone. Your relationship ends, and you spend months replaying conversations that can’t be changed. All the time spent perfecting the past is stolen from the future that’s still waiting.
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You blow the presentation and spend the drive home scripting perfect comebacks to an audience that’s already gone. Your relationship ends, and you spend months replaying conversations that can’t be changed. All the time spent perfecting the past is stolen from the future that’s still waiting.
The past i... See more
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The quicker you want something, the easier it is to manipulate you.
Farnam Street • New Beginnings
“In some areas of life, your reputation is defined by your wins.
In areas like these, your mistakes fade away and the breakthroughs last. But in other areas of lif... See more
- Creative pursuits. One bestseller or hit song can erase the memory of the ones that didn’t work.
- Entrepreneurship. People rarely remember your failed business ideas, only your winning ones.
In areas like these, your mistakes fade away and the breakthroughs last. But in other areas of lif... See more
James Clear • 3-2-1: On how to handle idiots, pushing toward growth, and two types of choices in life
“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.”