#tenets-to-live-by

I would like to be paid like a plumber: I do the job and you pay me what it's worth. The record company will expect me to ask for a point or a point and a half. If we assume three million sales, that works out to 400,000 dollars or so. There's no fucking way I would ever take that much money. I wouldn't be able to sleep.

Shaun Usher • I would like to be paid like a plumber

“If he who is organized by the divine for spiritual communion, refuse and bury his talent in the earth, even though he should want natural bread, shame and confusion of face will pursue him throughout life to eternity.”

Austin Kleon • You’ll be miserable if you don’t do what you’re supposed to do - Austin Kleon

We do not have the right to feel helpless. We must help ourselves. After destiny has delivered what it delivers, we are responsible for our lives.

cheryl strayed • Brave Enough

4:20 Everything you're worried about is going to be gone like that snaps fingers

4:40 Being upset is wasted time and energy

4:46 Your only focus should be on getting better at what you're doing

5:00 The worst reviews/criticisms are meaningless

Jerry Seinfeld on stoicism and 3 keys to a successful life

Jerry Seinfeld

u/ryans01: Ouch. Sounds like you're having a tough time max. That sucks. I've been there, so I kinda know what you're talking about. I've been in the ever circling vortex of self doubt, frustration, and loathing. It's no bueno. I know. If you don't mind lemme tell you a couple things. You can read em if you want, read em again later if you feel... See more

The gospel of /u/ryans01. Helpful advice for anyone who wants to be more productive

The Gospel of u/ryans01

Sort Out Your Life! 100 Tiny Tricks to Help With Everything From Digital Overwhelm to Lumpy Sugar and Unpaid Bills

Emma Beddington theguardian.com

This was the post originally submitted by /u/ryans01, in response to /u/maxstolfe which ultimately inspired the making of this subreddit. Link to the post here: http://www.reddit.com/r/getdisciplined/comments/1q96b5/i_just_dont_care_about_myself/cdah4af /u/ryans01: Ouch. Sounds like you're having a... See more

u/zebra_digital reddit.com

Gospel of Ryan!

A self-question: what is my personal mission in life? (What drives me? What are my values? What do I want my legacy to be?) — When considering a new job, researching a company, etc., I often look at their mission statement to see whether I feel I would be a good fit. I also keep coming back to the mission while working at that company to see if

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Well, I am turning 47. Today.

I am either 46, 47 or 48 depending on which method or system of ascertaining age, you follow. 46 according to a method of insurance premium calculation (“Age last birthday”), 47 according to reality, and 48 according to the Korean tradition, where a baby is considered one year old at birth, and everyone ages one year on... See more