3-2-1: Helping others, focus, and the difference between ambition and happiness
James Clearjamesclear.com
3-2-1: Helping others, focus, and the difference between ambition and happiness
First and most important, the quest for personal freedom lies in the pursuit of value for others. Get this right from the beginning and the rest will be much easier. Always ask, “How can I help people more?”
Give up. Not completely. But mostly. Just stop trying so hard. Here’s my recipe: Make a list of all the things you love doing or things that intrigue you that you’d like to try doing. This is brainstorming, so don’t limit the list or judge it; write down everything you can think of. Separate the activities you do with people from the activities you
... See moreFirst, ask yourself what’s working: What about your daily work, your daily life, matters to you? Why are you doing it? What part of your life is a source of pride? What impact do you feel you’re having on people, ideas, or things that are important to you? Next, ask yourself what’s neutral: What are you spending your time on that you don’t particul
... See moreSo what audience or group of people would you love to make a difference to?