Truth
Philosopher and novelist Albert Camus on self-care:
"Go out for a walk. It doesn't have to be a romantic walk in the park, spring at its most spectacular moment, flowers and smells and outstanding poetical imagery smoothly transferring you into another world. It doesn't have to be a walk during which you'll have multiple life epiphanies and... See more
"Go out for a walk. It doesn't have to be a romantic walk in the park, spring at its most spectacular moment, flowers and smells and outstanding poetical imagery smoothly transferring you into another world. It doesn't have to be a walk during which you'll have multiple life epiphanies and... See more
3-2-1: How to save a relationship, the key to being open-minded, and a simple guide to self-care
"Good habits stockpile ease. Bad habits postpone pain."
3-2-1: How to save a relationship, the key to being open-minded, and a simple guide to self-care
Actress Lucille Ball on the myth of overnight success:
“Remember that there are practically no “overnight" successes. Before that brilliant hit performance came ten, fifteen, sometimes twenty years in the salt mines, sweating it out. ”
“Remember that there are practically no “overnight" successes. Before that brilliant hit performance came ten, fifteen, sometimes twenty years in the salt mines, sweating it out. ”
Brain Food: Someone People Want to Help
When your priorities are clear, every 'no' becomes a step toward what matters.
Brain Food: Being Open-Minded
Some deep wisdom from Henry Miller on character:
"One thing seems more and more evident to me now — people’s basic character does not change over the years ... Far from improving them, success usually accentuates their faults or short-comings. The brilliant guys at school often turn out to be not so brilliant once they are out in the world. If you... See more
"One thing seems more and more evident to me now — people’s basic character does not change over the years ... Far from improving them, success usually accentuates their faults or short-comings. The brilliant guys at school often turn out to be not so brilliant once they are out in the world. If you... See more
Brain Food: The Easy Part
There is always more than one way to do something. Write down as many ways as you can think of to achieve your desired outcome. Then, rank them based on how much time they take, how much money they cost, and how effective you expect them to be. Choose the best.
James Clear • 3-2-1: On finding the best way to do something, how timing shapes communication, and making unreasonable requests
Being weird is the fastest way to be remembered.
Tim Denning • Sentences That Have Altered My Perception of Reality
Most goals can be achieved if you’re willing to look stupid.
Tim Denning • Sentences That Have Altered My Perception of Reality
Being obsessed creates a level of intensity that’s unmatched by passion.