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“Just because results are not visible doesn’t mean they are not accumulating.”

Restlessness is a sign you've overstayed your welcome with where you are and need to leave by moving toward the person you can be. Our love of stability keeps us where we are. The key is to leave just before you’re ready. If you leave too late, you miss the opportunity.

"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

"Demons are like obedient dogs; they come when they are called."

"The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a very creative mind to spot wrong questions."

Software engineer Kent Beck on why creators struggle to release projects (and why people in general don't take action):

"By far the dominant reason for not releasing sooner was a reluctance to trade the dream of success for the reality of feedback."

“In order for the turtle to move, it has to stick its neck out,” Dr. Ruth said in her commencement speech at Trinity College in 2004. “There are going to be times in your life when you’re going to have to stick your neck out. There will be challenges. And instead of hiding in a shell, you have to go out and meet them.”

"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

“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.”