Truth
Every meaningful pursuit has a long valley in the middle. The excitement of the beginning has worn off and the anticipation of the end is nowhere to be found. The ability to go dark during that valley is a major life cheat code.
Disappear. Turn inward. Don’t explain yourself. Embrace the silent struggle.
The people who can do that will find a way to... See more
Disappear. Turn inward. Don’t explain yourself. Embrace the silent struggle.
The people who can do that will find a way to... See more
Sahil’s Monthly Idea Drop: July 2025 | The Curiosity Chronicle
Take great care to avoid mistakes when the decision is hard to reverse.
But! If you make a mistake that is hard to reverse, there is no sense beating yourself up about it. Your responsibility is to make the best next choice given your current position. You must always make the most of the situation you are in.
Next play mentality.
But! If you make a mistake that is hard to reverse, there is no sense beating yourself up about it. Your responsibility is to make the best next choice given your current position. You must always make the most of the situation you are in.
Next play mentality.
James Clear • 3-2-1: On avoiding frustration, easier paths to a good life, and the power of not reading
To change your life, change your mind.
★ luce ☆ • ✿ 30 little life mantras ✿
So this is the one piece of advice I give everyone who will listen: Start something just to make your life more exciting . It doesn’t matter how small it starts (or stays). Personal projects are a vehicle to explore the things that interest you.
Start something of your own ☼ Vintage Versace exhibition ☼ Experimental restaurant design
The entire self-help industry in one sentence: Do what makes mornings exciting and nights peaceful.
Will this make me excited to wake up? Will this let me sleep in peace?
Everything that fails both tests is noise.
Will this make me excited to wake up? Will this let me sleep in peace?
Everything that fails both tests is noise.
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Your health is the foundation upon which your success builds.
Millionaires understand that without optimal health, their achievements are meaningless.
They:
(and YES - they invested in their health before they got successful, not after)
Invest in your health, and your success will follow.... See more
Millionaires understand that without optimal health, their achievements are meaningless.
They:
- Exercise daily no matter what
- Make sleep a priority
- Eat healthy
(and YES - they invested in their health before they got successful, not after)
Invest in your health, and your success will follow.... See more
the millionaire’s biggest regret
Matt Gray, Founder OS
What you outsource will atrophy.
Sahil’s Monthly Idea Drop: July 2025 | The Curiosity Chronicle
I’d tell men and women in their midtwenties not to settle for a job or a profession or even a career. Seek a calling. Even if you don’t know what that means, seek it. If you’re following your calling, the fatigue will be easier to bear, the disappointments will be fuel, the highs will be like nothing you’ve ever felt
Phil Knight • Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
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