Self-betterment
Beware of shadow careers . This idea comes from Steven Pressfield: “Sometimes, when we’re terrified of embracing our true calling, we’ll pursue a shadow calling instead. The shadow career is a metaphor for our real career. Its shape is similar, its contours feel tantalizingly the same. But a shadow career entails no real risk. If we fail at a... See more
Nat Eliason • 40 Lessons From 30 Years
One of my biggest problems is the fact that I don’t really know my calling. I wanna do a lot of things. I’m interested in so many things. But I can’t identify this thing that my life should wrap around. Also, I’m not that kind of guy who does a lot of things at the same time. It’s a serious dilemma.
We can ditch our managers, offices, or professions, but any horizontal leap will only land us on another treadmill. Resignation does not liberate us from the rat race. The ultimate escape—transcendence—is vertical, not horizontal. Otherwise, our individuality will be used for anything but our own good.
Sherry Ning • Transcending the Rat Race
95% of content consumption is procrastination disguised as productivity.
Most people waste hundreds of hours consuming “just-in-case” content because it’s “interesting.”
Instead, you should consume "just-in-time" to answer a question keeping you from moving forward.
Most people waste hundreds of hours consuming “just-in-case” content because it’s “interesting.”
Instead, you should consume "just-in-time" to answer a question keeping you from moving forward.
Dickie Bush 🚢 • Tweet
Getting really great is a waste of time.
Nat Eliason • How to Get Insanely Rich in the Creator Economy How to Get Insanely Rich in the Creator Economy
Sharp. But has some truth in it.
Embrace the many things you’ll never do . Enjoy saying, “I’ll never learn Chinese,” or “I don’t need to visit every country.” Everything you say no to creates space for the most important things to say yes to.
Nat Eliason • 40 Lessons From 30 Years
Wow! This is new. I just realized how many things I leave on my plate just for the sake of optionality. I don’t need this many options in my life. It’s actually destroying me. Make serious decisions. Throw the plate and buy a new one, one that’s as big as one small yet delicious meal.
Put simply, charismatic people are helpers. They are out to see others profit; they have the gift of grace.
John C. Maxwell • Be a People Person: Effective Leadership Through Effective Relationships
If you find yourself looking for a tool to solve a problem, you’re probably just procrastinating.