Sylvie
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Sylvie
Boredom is when you do the dishes, run the errand you’ve been putting off, respond to the text you’ve left on read. Boredom is when you bring a book to read on the subway or make small talk with the person in front of you in line about how slow the pharmacy is. Boredom is when you do the things that make you feel like you have life under control. N... See more
Nick Catucci • You might just have to be bored
“The fast way is the slow way because the slow way is the only way”
– Steven Bartlett
“If you have an idea you’re excited about and you don’t bring it to life, it’s not uncommon for the idea to find its voice through another maker. This isn’t because the other artist stole your idea, but because the idea’s time has come.”
-Rick Rubin
Taking the leap is not some irrational act that is driven by the passions. When you understand the asymmetrical nature of manageable concerns vs. unimaginable benefits, taking the leap is no longer an emotional jump, but a logical next step toward the life you want to lead.
Lawrence Yeo • The Day You Decided to Take the Leap
The “larger questions” often can’t be tackled at work, because creativity and critical thinking require uninterrupted focus – like going for a walk or sitting quietly on a couch by yourself. Or a bike ride. Or talking to someone outside your field.
Morgan Housel • The Advantage Of Being A Little Underemployed
That was our first lesson. To earn money, we did some house chores that we called “job-jobs”.
You could only do the paying “job-jobs” after your regular household chores.
She continued to build on this by talking to us about our futures and encouraging us to save to meet different goals instead of spending it all.
You could only do the paying “job-jobs” after your regular household chores.
She continued to build on this by talking to us about our futures and encouraging us to save to meet different goals instead of spending it all.