Truth

You can’t hate yourself into someone you love.

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.

As a creator, your job is to find ONE idea that resonates, and then say it a thousand times.

To change your life, change your mind.

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

“Worrying about the future is like watching a leaf fall and trying to predict where it will land. Stop trying to guess where the wind will blow and get to work.”

“The best moments in reading are when you come across something—a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things—that you’d thought special, particular to you. And here it is, set down by someone else, a person you’ve never met, maybe even someone long dead. And it’s as if a hand has come out and taken yours.”

Being obsessed creates a level of intensity that’s unmatched by passion.