251 / “Optimistic but dissatisfied is the road to progress.”
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251 / “Optimistic but dissatisfied is the road to progress.”
“Optimism early, pessimism in the middle, optimism late.
Your starting position has to be somewhat optimistic or you’ll talk yourself out of getting started. Believing in what you are about to do does not guarantee success, but a lack of belief can prevent it.
Once you’ve committed, pessimism becomes useful. Question things. Find holes in your plan. ... See more
Your starting position has to be somewhat optimistic or you’ll talk yourself out of getting started. Believing in what you are about to do does not guarantee success, but a lack of belief can prevent it.
Once you’ve committed, pessimism becomes useful. Question things. Find holes in your plan. ... See more
3-2-1 Thursday newsletter - James Clear • 3-2-1: How to Have Healthy Relationships, Optimism vs Pessimism, and the Power of Forgiveness
do you ever find it weird that as a culture we decided that “progress” just means advancement in technology and numbers on a spreadsheet,
and that things like moral advancement, human joy, positive relationships, fulfillment, psychological development, and purpose don’t count?