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Good Advice
“Criticize to uplift, not to destroy.”
3-2-1: Busyness, what makes us happy, and going a little overboard
Focusing on past accomplishments creates obstacles to success in the present. If you're still talking about something great you did 20 years ago like it was yesterday, your ego is getting in the way.
What you did in the past makes a good story. What you're doing now makes a difference.
What you did in the past makes a good story. What you're doing now makes a difference.
Brain Food: Humility, Math, and Courage
When you see someone doing something that doesn’t make sense to you, ask yourself what the world would have to look like to you for those actions to make sense.
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“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... 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... See more
James Clear • 3-2-1: On how to handle idiots, pushing toward growth, and two types of choices in life
“I read once that the true mark of a pro — at anything — is that he understands, loves, and is good at even the drudgery of his profession.”
jamesclear.com • 3-2-1: Charity, the True Mark of a Pro, and How to Choose What to Read - James Clear
“Many problems are minor when you solve them right away, but grow into an enormous conflict when you let them linger.
As a rule of thumb, fix it now.”
As a rule of thumb, fix it now.”
jamesclear.com • 3-2-1: Paying Attention, Staying Hopeful in Bad Times, and Ten Year Plans - James Clear
“In theory, consistency is about being disciplined, determined, and unwavering.
In practice, consistency is about being adaptable. Don’t have much time? Scale it down. Don’t have much energy? Do the easy version. Find different ways to show up depending on the circumstances. Let your habits change shape to meet the demands of the day.
Adaptability is... See more
In practice, consistency is about being adaptable. Don’t have much time? Scale it down. Don’t have much energy? Do the easy version. Find different ways to show up depending on the circumstances. Let your habits change shape to meet the demands of the day.
Adaptability is... See more
James Clear • 3-2-1: How to be consistent, the value of beauty, and designing for relaxation
“Criticizing is easy and fast. Creating is difficult and slow.
The two hours you spent on a book or movie usually took to years to produce.
Anyone can tear down someone else’s work. The true test of insight is whether you can help them improve it or build something of your own.”
Criticizing vs Creating
“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