Life Advice
unoptimal and
Life Advice
on the futility of advice
“Humans don’t mind hardship, in fact they thrive on it; what they mind is not feeling necessary. Modern society has perfected the art of making people not feel necessary. It's time for that to end.”
Sebastian Junger • Tribe — Sebastian Junger
Find a compass, not a map. A map might give you directions from A to B, but a compass will help you find true north wherever you are.
Simone Stolzoff • How to Find Clarity When You’re at a Career Crossroads
"Productivity is most important for things you don't want to be doing. Most people want to increase productivity so they can spend less time on the task.
But before you worry about being more productive, think about being more selective. Rather than focusing on increasing productivity, it may be worth asking, "What would I be delighted to spend... See more
But before you worry about being more productive, think about being more selective. Rather than focusing on increasing productivity, it may be worth asking, "What would I be delighted to spend... See more
3-2-1: The excuses we live by, how to handle your mistakes, and when productivity doesn't matter
"The essentials of happiness are: something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for"
