Life Advice

The solution is what IDEO cofounder Tim Brown called a “T-shaped professional” in the 1990s: becoming a specialist with a generalist’s mindset—deep in one area (like the stem of a T), and broad enough (like the top) to adapt, connect, and multiply value across others.

"The key is to enjoy hanging out on the edge. That is, you find it interesting to attempt things one step beyond where you are right now. It could be the edge of your ability or the edge of your knowledge or the edge of your network.

If you reach — but just a little — and you do it every week, then you'll take on challenges that are manageable enoug

When we lack real problems, we create imaginary ones; when we lack meaningful work, we perfect the unimportant.

Go to bed early. Wake up early. Eat simple foods. Save money. Exercise. Focus on one thing for a long time. Read old books. Practice gratitude. Don’t complain. See friends in person. Talk to strangers. Go for long walks. Pass on drama. Never gossip.

"Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will." - Suzy Kassem

It's not the sheer difficulty of achieving something that stops you.

It's the ease of continuing to tell yourself the story that you can't.

“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you’re heading.” - Lao Tzu

“To live content with small means”: Find your version of enough. Never let the quest for more distract you from the beauty of enough.

“To seek elegance rather than luxury”: Elegance is about depth. It’s simple. Nonchalant.

“To be worthy not respectable”: Worthiness is internal, about character. About your ability to look in the mirror and know you di

You don't need more time. You need more focus.

Time isn't the constraint. Your choices are.