
#99: always ask

“Two truths that can be at odds:
1) There are no bonus points in life for doing it the hard way.
2) There is a lot to be gained in life by acting fast and giving your best effort.
Don’t let the excuse of searching for a better way prevent you from taking action.”
1) There are no bonus points in life for doing it the hard way.
2) There is a lot to be gained in life by acting fast and giving your best effort.
Don’t let the excuse of searching for a better way prevent you from taking action.”
jamesclear.com • 3-2-1: Handling Challenges, Living Authentically, and Giving Value - James Clear
So I might add to Steinbeck’s advice: nothing good gets away, as long as you create the space to let it emerge
Paul Millerd • The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story For Work and Life
Life punishes the vague wish and rewards the specific ask.
Timothy Ferriss • Tribe Of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World
Don’t ask, “How will I feel if I miss out on this opportunity?” but rather, “If I did not have this opportunity, how much would I be willing to sacrifice in order to obtain it?” Similarly, we can ask, “If I wasn’t already involved in this project, how hard would I work to get on it?”