reflections
After ten years, nine months, and six days of running my agency Superfriendly, I shut it down. Finishing a project often triggers a sense of loss. When I pursue a worthy bet, I’m working toward an outcome for a set amount of time. And then, one day, I’m not. Even when I finish instead of quitting or giving up—especially when I do in a way that... See more
Dan Mall • Dan Mall’s 10 Principles for a Worthy Design Career | Figma Blog
Rule #9: Grieve the end
Anxiety, the next gumption trap, is sort of the opposite of ego. You're so sure you'll do everything wrong you're afraid to do anything at all. Often this, rather than "laziness" is the real reason you find it hard to get started
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Quotes
A man who lies to himself is often the first to take offense.
— Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov
— Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov
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What’s the one thing that will move me closer to my long-term goals today?
What scale do I want to live my life in?
"The best leaders are exothermic. Every atom jiggles faster around them. There is no chance for stasis.”
-Tobi Lutke
As an introvert/ambivert (idk honestly?) can I be exothermic? Can I give out positive and energetic vibes to the people around me?
The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil.