something about a fig tree
being haunted by a choice, by so many choices. the weight of choice, the fear of regret, the fear of starting. the way, the path. Walking the path and the path unfolding
something about a fig tree
in the short term, we tend to regret bad outcomes where we took action. However, when we reflect back over the long term, we more often regret the actions we didn’t take—what we didn’t do—and we think of those as missed opportunities.
Brené Brown • Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
The region-beta paradox describes the phenomenon whereby, sometimes, a person may benefit from being worse off versus just mildly off, because being worse off may mobilize them to take action to address the problem, whereas being mildly off can lead them to stagnancy.
Haley Nahman • #161: Unhappy medium
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Flow like water around obstacles.
When you encounter resistance or difficulty, remember that water doesn't fight the rock - it finds a way around, over, or through. Instead of forcing solutions or pushing harder when things feel stuck, pause and ask yourself: "What's the softer path here?" Sometimes the most effective action is the one that
DIY Curriculum: Teach Yourself Anything
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Boredom is often necessary to stimulate creativity