Reminders for myself
there’s a style to the way you operate in the world. Ideally, you’re able to direct your strong passions and incredible energy into doing meaningful work.
What separates dreamers from doers isn't talent or luck—it's the willingness to start before feeling ready. The perfect moment is a myth. The right time is now.
But here's the key: Start small and learn fast. Your first move doesn't need to be perfect; it just needs to teach you something. Focus more on the next small step that moves you closer to... See more
But here's the key: Start small and learn fast. Your first move doesn't need to be perfect; it just needs to teach you something. Focus more on the next small step that moves you closer to... See more
Brain Food: Greats Don't Wait
Then, as now, I try to hire people who have some progression on their résumé that doesn’t make sense by the conventional logic of the meritocracy. I want to see that they believe in something bigger than the conventional definition of success.
David Brooks • The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life
