On failure
You will become way less concerned with what other people think of you when you realize how seldom they do.
David Foster Wallace
“When nothing is working, explore and make a lot of small bets.
After something starts working, double down on what works best.
When that stops working, explore and make a lot of small bets again.”
After something starts working, double down on what works best.
When that stops working, explore and make a lot of small bets again.”
James Clear • 3-2-1: Making small bets, how to do great work, how to support the people you love
“The Process:
1) Decide what you want to achieve.
2) Try different ways of achieving it until you find one that works for you.
3) Do more of what works. Do less of what doesn’t.
4) Don’t stop doing it until it stops working.
5) Repeat.”
1) Decide what you want to achieve.
2) Try different ways of achieving it until you find one that works for you.
3) Do more of what works. Do less of what doesn’t.
4) Don’t stop doing it until it stops working.
5) Repeat.”
James Clear • 3-2-1: Pushing yourself, listening, and a simple rule for life and work
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