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"Dreams are fun when they are distant. The imagination loves to play with possibilities when there is no risk of failure.
But when you find yourself on the verge of action, you pause. You can feel the uncertainty of what lies ahead. Thoughts swirl. Maybe this isn't the right time? Failure is possible now.
In that moment—in that short pause that... See more
But when you find yourself on the verge of action, you pause. You can feel the uncertainty of what lies ahead. Thoughts swirl. Maybe this isn't the right time? Failure is possible now.
In that moment—in that short pause that... See more
3-2-1: On living with lightness, the root cause of sin, and how to compete without losing yourself
“There are two times to admit mistakes: early and late. Early admissions solve problems. Late admissions create them.
A person who proactively tells another they made a mistake gains trust and respect for their honesty. In contrast, one who tries to hide errors quickly loses trust.
Swift admissions build bridges. Slow ones burn them.”
A person who proactively tells another they made a mistake gains trust and respect for their honesty. In contrast, one who tries to hide errors quickly loses trust.
Swift admissions build bridges. Slow ones burn them.”
Brain Food: Great Ideas Thrive in Silence
"You can cold email nearly anyone, but nearly everyone overlooks how powerful it can be.
Sending one email each week that feels like a stretch can change your life. Will you get turned down? Sure, most of the time. But you only need one to pay off for something amazing to happen.
Take your time, write a thoughtful message, and muster the courage to... See more
Sending one email each week that feels like a stretch can change your life. Will you get turned down? Sure, most of the time. But you only need one to pay off for something amazing to happen.
Take your time, write a thoughtful message, and muster the courage to... See more
3-2-1: How to be great, the power of cold emails, and the dangers of working late
“People are always looking for happiness at some future time and in some new thing, or some new set of circumstances, in possession of which they some day expect to find themselves. But the fact is, if happiness is not found now, where we are, and as we are, there is little chance of it ever being found. There is a great deal more happiness around... See more
Brain Food: Great Ideas Thrive in Silence
"Referring the matter to a committee can be a device for diluting authority, diffusing responsibility and delaying decisions."
Two Thoughts (1
Antony Jay
Novelist and comic book writer Neil Gaiman on the source of improvement:
"You have to finish things — that's what you learn from, you learn by finishing things."
Source: Neil Gaiman's Advice to Aspiring Writers
"You have to finish things — that's what you learn from, you learn by finishing things."
Source: Neil Gaiman's Advice to Aspiring Writers
3-2-1: How to stick to a new habit, how to handle criticism, and 4 types of wealth
“The right time was yesterday. The best time is now.”
Brain Food: Richer Than Yesterday
“What we have to remember is that we can still do anything. We can change our minds. We can start over.”
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"A great relationship is not only finding the person you have fun with, but also finding the person you want to be bored with. The beauty of long-term relationships is often hidden in boring, ordinary moments."