Yaro Celis

Sisu is a word that has no direct translation, but it refers to the idea of continuing to act even in the face of repeated failures and extreme odds. It is a way of living life by displaying perseverance even when you have reached the end of your mental and physical capacities. During the Winter War, the extreme mental toughness of Sisu was all the... See more

Developing skills that are as good as your taste comes down to habits. The ability to “fight your way through” as Glass says, hinges on your consistency to show up and do the work. Can you build the habits required to make small improvements day after day?

"The power of a ritual, or what I like to call a pre-game routine, is that it provides a mindless way to initiate your behavior. It makes starting your habits easier and that means following through on a consistent basis is easier."

The memo concludes with the following question:

Contributing and creating doesn't just make you feel alive, it keeps you alive.

"I felt like an amateur when I started writing publicly. It doesn’t make you weak or weird or unqualified. It’s normal."

Commit to the process and you'll become good enough, soon enough. Put in a volume of work. Close the gap.

Among many things, Schultz was very concerned about the loss of the theatrics and romance of the art of making coffee after they decided to eliminate the espresso machines that allowed customers to witness the process. This experience is of utmost importance in certain industries where witnessing the making of the products is part of the sale,... See more

Artists and creators become so because they feel they have a special taste to share, a special view of the world that is significant and different. But to really be able to bring it to life and share it with the world takes time and work.