How To Get Better At Following Through On Things
“Your brain values long-term benefits when they are in the future, but it values immediate gratification when it comes to the present moment.”
“Your brain values long-term benefits when they are in the future, but it values immediate gratification when it comes to the present moment.”
“How does this position relate to what you really want to be doing?”
“Silence the internal editor. In other words, don’t listen to any of your critical voices while you try to hit your goal; just keep writing.”
“Memories are reconstructions of the past based on our current understandings of the world. Memories change, little by little. They fluctuate. They are filtered...
“What is the result of always wanting more, always wanting to maximize? It’s rushing, grabbing onto everything, never having enough, never being satisfied, neve...
Everybody starts projects. Successful people finish them. The ability to finish is the most important skill any creator, entrepreneur, or artist can develop and...
“Conflict. No good story is complete without it. That means you have to share tough moments — even moments when you failed. This is tough for everyone. The obje...
“Focus on one hour at the time. From the moment you wake up, even though your goal should be to do the best you can for the day, your focus should be in the hou...
“If wearing the same thing, choosing what to eat and deciding what to watch, read, and listen to leads to more mental clarity — and more brain power to tackle t...
“Try to be an interesting individual, able to hold a conversation on topics outside of work. People tend to do business with someone they like. They like those,...