Writing

“Being a writer is the best way I know how to get paid for being insane.” This 4-minute speech by author Fredrik Backman on “creative anxiety and procrastination” made me laugh.

The biggest regret millionaires hold?

Sacrificing their non-negotiables for success.

Humans are 6x more loss-averse than reward-driven.

Don't only think about your goals.

Also, create "anti-goals" for what you don't want.

Haruki Murakami on how our challenges shape us:

"And once the storm is over, you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in. That's what this storm's all about."

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

No more waiting to be asked, no more apprenticeships, no more asking for approval. Those who recognise your truth and are ready will find you - they will sense the new template . We have the technology to seed our ideas to millions of people.

"When one worldview dominates your thinking, you'll try to explain every problem you face through that worldview. Read widely and realize there are many answers."

Writing is the process by which you realize that you do not understand what you are talking about.

"In many cases, what you hope to learn by reading books or listening to podcasts can only be learned by attempting what you fear. Some knowledge is only revealed through action."

By having zero expectations, I beat procrastination. Thinking about starting work creates resistance. What you’re really doing is preparing yourself to meet a standard, not start work. When your quality standards for your work are too high, you take longer to start work.