Reminders for myself
“Do things that lend themselves to the happiness you desire. Exercise. Eat well. Do something that makes you feel joy, even when you don’t feel like it. Surround yourself with people you admire and who add substance to your life.”
Brain Food: A Good Email
Realize also that many of the flaws you see in the world are low-order bits that were allowed to fail or high-order bits that can’t be flipped yet. Instead of getting disillusioned, try to understand why things are the way they are and help flip some bits if you can. But at least show patience and empathy, appreciating that all you see may not be... See more
eth.link • The Highest-Order Bit
Should you just give up at this point? No, I’m not saying that. I am saying you should go out and get some real experience.
If you want to work in technology, you should build a product.
If you want to be in the entertainment industry, you should write a screenplay or make a short film.
If you want to be in public relations, you should start pitching... See more
If you want to work in technology, you should build a product.
If you want to be in the entertainment industry, you should write a screenplay or make a short film.
If you want to be in public relations, you should start pitching... See more
lesleykg • Post by @lesleykg | 1 image
Your best work will come when you’re in the mood, but the mistake is to wait until you’re in the mood to work.
Your mood is fed by that which accumulates while moving. When you’re doing things, you get compelled, reminded, motivated, and every once in a while you explode forth with ingenuity and insight.
So, always move. Movement is what builds... See more
Your mood is fed by that which accumulates while moving. When you’re doing things, you get compelled, reminded, motivated, and every once in a while you explode forth with ingenuity and insight.
So, always move. Movement is what builds... See more
Sean McClure • Tweet
"Running one mile has more in common with running a marathon than sitting at home.
Investing $100 has more in common with being a millionaire than being broke.
Writing one sentence has more in common with writing a book than never writing one.
It always feels small in the beginning and the big goals seem far away. It's easy to talk yourself out of... See more
Investing $100 has more in common with being a millionaire than being broke.
Writing one sentence has more in common with writing a book than never writing one.
It always feels small in the beginning and the big goals seem far away. It's easy to talk yourself out of... See more
3-2-1: On living a well-rounded life, managing risks, and enjoying the worst-case scenario
Just make it exist first
So seriousness isn’t some kind of final reward, a golden watch you earn for a lifetime of operating in bad faith. It is, instead, one of those basic practices you gotta do to prevent your life from disintegrating, like getting out of bed and taking a shower and talking to people. That’s because seriousness is the great Orderer of Priorities, and... See more