Motivational
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Motivational
“The right time was yesterday. The best time is now.”
Farnam Street • Richer Than Yesterday
“So many advantages come from being willing to look like an idiot in the short term.
You stay silent in an important meeting, afraid to voice critical thoughts and watch the project fail. You don’t write the novel because you’re afraid people might not read it. You don’t admit you were wrong and repeatedly make the same mistake. You don’t ask the pe... See more
You stay silent in an important meeting, afraid to voice critical thoughts and watch the project fail. You don’t write the novel because you’re afraid people might not read it. You don’t admit you were wrong and repeatedly make the same mistake. You don’t ask the pe... See more
“One type of person approaches a situation with the mindset of, “How can I make this work?”
Another type seems to approach each circumstance with the mindset of, “What are all the reasons this wouldn’t work?”
Both people will be forced to deal with reality, but the first person will only have to solve problems that actually occur while the second per... See more
Another type seems to approach each circumstance with the mindset of, “What are all the reasons this wouldn’t work?”
Both people will be forced to deal with reality, but the first person will only have to solve problems that actually occur while the second per... See more
3-2-1: Two competing truths, acceptance, and media consumption habits
“Two truths that can be at odds:
1) There are no bonus points in life for doing it the hard way.
2) There is a lot to be gained in life by acting fast and giving your best effort.
Don’t let the excuse of searching for a better way prevent you from taking action.”
1) There are no bonus points in life for doing it the hard way.
2) There is a lot to be gained in life by acting fast and giving your best effort.
Don’t let the excuse of searching for a better way prevent you from taking action.”
jamesclear.com • 3-2-1: Handling Challenges, Living Authentically, and Giving Value - James Clear
“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.”
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.”
3-2-1: Magical outcomes, being bold, and the persistence of nature
“Sometimes fear does not subside and you must do it afraid.”
– Elisabeth Elliot
– Elisabeth Elliot
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“Those who lack the courage will always find a philosophy to justify it.”
James Clear • 3-2-1: The excuses we live by, how to handle your mistakes, and when productivity doesn't matter
Have you ever asked yourself why you are afraid of death? It's normal to be afraid, of course. But exploring why we are afraid might be instructive on how we are to live. Do you have unfinished business to accomplish? Are you enjoying life too much? Are there too many dreams not pursued?