motivation
Vincent Van Gogh on the accumulation of small things:
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. The trick is to focus on the first small thing. Starting small is still starting, and small beginnings often lead to extraordinary endings.”
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. The trick is to focus on the first small thing. Starting small is still starting, and small beginnings often lead to extraordinary endings.”
This is why I feel like people who are less cerebral and less aware of all of the ways in which they are imperfect, they just blast past everyone else. Because they're just doing things. And they get better so much quicker. So I think that's a message I want to give to the world. You're good to go. Just start doing things.
Alex Dobrenko • Get over your ick and do the thing
"I was waiting for something extraordinary to happen, but as the years wasted on, nothing ever did unless I caused it.”
—Charles Bukowski
It’s all connected: the relationships you nurture, the hobbies you pursue, your travels, your daily life. You’ll stumble, feel exhausted, and be hard on yourself. But your patience and persistence will ultimately pay off. Leaning into that discomfort and pushing yourself, whether it’s setting aside an hour to write, reworking a painting again and... See more
discomfort is the price you pay for a fulfilling life
We will have to give something of ourselves to get what we want.
how to start doing something, instead of saying you will do something
“you need to be main character-maxing. you need to live your heart out and pour love in everyone's cup. live in your delusion of how amazing the world is and be deeply touched by it. you need to be extremely alive and resurrect everyone within the perimeters of your attention.... See more
you need to believe you're living in a movie and will succeed in ways you
kerls • #013 - labors of love
And when I have an idea in my head, I just grab it, because I already know that there will be no better moment. The best moment is the present.
how to start doing something, instead of saying you will do something

Breathe. It's just a bad day, not a bad life.