Truth
Many frustrations are the result of unspoken expectations. Before you get too annoyed, make sure you are clearly expressing your thoughts.
James Clear • 3-2-1: On avoiding frustration, easier paths to a good life, and the power of not reading
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
"Compete externally and you compare.
Compete internally and you improve."
Compete internally and you improve."
3-2-1: The power of one minute, how to discover something useful, and clinging to old truths
New things are always coming up. Once you find something you want to do for a long time, you need the courage and discipline to say no to the shiny, new opportunities. After years of exploring and experimenting, it can be hard to flip the switch and remain focused.
3-2-1: The power of one minute, how to discover something useful, and clinging to old truths
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
The most meaningful things in life take a long time to build—which is precisely why they’re so meaningful.
What’s more, the length and difficulty of the climb to achieve these things is essential in how it prepares you for having them.
What’s more, the length and difficulty of the climb to achieve these things is essential in how it prepares you for having them.
The Law of Reversed Effort: Slow Down to Speed Up | The Curiosity Chronicle
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
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
To change your life, change your mind.