Thoughts I Return To

Nothing in life is as important as you think it is, while you are thinking about it

When you’re focused on something few others are thinking about, you find yourself constantly making the case to yourself and others that your vision is worth pursuing and worthy of other people’s attention. This ongoing need to justify your work creates a significant emotional overhead.

The only productive way to answer ‘What should I do now?’ is to first tackle the question of ‘Who should I become?' Kevin Kelly, Excellent Advice for Living

Soon, I'll be 60 years old, will I think the world is cold?

Or will I have a lot of children who can hold me?

You won't always get what you strive for, but you will definitely get what you settle for. You won't magically outperform your standards."