Motivational

“Nobody tells this to people who are beginners, I wish someone told me. All of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. But there is this gap. For the first couple years you make stuff, it’s just not that good. It’s trying to be good, it has potential, but it’s not. But your taste, the thing that got you into the game, is... See more

“A good traveller has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.”

– Lao Tzu

“What are my top risks? How can I mitigate them?

What are my unique strengths? How can I leverage them?

The objective is to survive long enough to see the rewards of your advantage accumulate.”

“In some areas of life, value is unlocked by starting. Even a five-minute workout or a short walk can reset your mood and benefit your body.

In other areas, value is unlocked by finishing. It does you no good to build a bridge halfway across the river. You need to complete the project to realize the value.

Do you need to optimize for starting or fini... See more

“Many situations in life are similar to going on a hike: the view changes once you start walking.

You don’t need all the answers right now. New paths will reveal themselves if you have the courage to get started.”

“If you want a simple formula for having a good day, then get a workout done and do your most important task before lunch. Knock out those two things by noon and you really feel like you’re ahead of the day.”

“Sometimes fear does not subside and you must do it afraid.”

– Elisabeth Elliot

“Don’t rush, but don’t wait.

Act with urgency, but release yourself from the need to achieve it on a particular timeline. When you think longer term than most, you can think bigger than most.

If it takes years, start now.”

“It’s tough to be good at something you’re not interested in. It’s nearly impossible to be great at something you’re not obsessed with.”