How To Enjoy The Process

by Britt Gage and · updated 4d ago

“A tiny acorn grows into a magnificent oak tree, and it never goes: ‘I have to improve myself.’”

Discover, not improve
Britt Gage added 2mo ago
How are you reading this email right now?
There’s likely a more pleasurable way to experience it. Perhaps it’s being less rushed, or noticing the sensations in your body and feeling how each word lands in your system.
Transformation from the gut is all about our capacity to enjoy pleasure.
When I say pleasure, I don’t mean getting a massage or doing y
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Britt Gage added 2mo ago
nostalgia is the enemy of progress
Britt Gage added 3mo ago
“Energy management beats time management.” ― Katherine Morgan Schafler
Britt Gage added 6mo ago
“Better” is a journey, not a destination
sari added 1y ago
“I’m looking for a practice and a journey, not a quick hit.” - Seth Godin
alex added 1y ago
It is impossible to get better and look good at the same time. And yet, we always want to look good. We want to be polished and respected. We want ballooning analytics and bestseller lists and the prime spot at the table. We want praise instead of critique and we’d like it now, if that’s not too much trouble. But working through is the way. Th... See more
sari added 1y ago
There will be many times when we won't look good—to ourselves or anyone else. We need to stop demanding that we do. It is impossible to get better and look good at the same time. Remember that in order to recover as an artist, you must be willing to be a bad artist. Give yourself permission to be a beginner. By being willing to be a bad artist,... See more
sari added 1y ago
traveler there is no path https://www.aspeninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Machado_Traveler-There-Is-No-Path.pdf Traveler, There Is No Path by Antonio Machado Everything passes on and everything remains, But our lot is to pass on, To go on making paths, Paths across the sea. 5 I never sought glory, Nor to leave my song In... See more
phoebe and added 1y ago
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