The happiness of excellence is the work of emotional resilience. It’s the highest ranking on Maslow’s hierarchy. It is measured, deliberate, and consistent. It is often avoided because the discomfort is palpable, and the reward isn’t instantaneous.

The only way you grow is by stepping into the unknown. It’s why so many people have “breakdown before breakthrough” moments.

Wasting your energy placating the habits of people who don’t take the initiative to actually get their shit together.

Everything is hard; it’s just a matter of what you think is worth the effort.

You are not your feelings. You are the being that experiences those thoughts and feelings,

If you’re wondering “what you should do with your life,” it’s likely that you’re in the limbo between realizing you don’t want what you once did, and giving yourself permission to want what you want now.

Life did not get easier; you got smarter.

The life you want is within the simplicity of your everyday tasks.

Be mindful of who you surround yourself with. Your most constant company will account for a lot of how you turn out over the coming years.