Practical Wisdom

90 percent of success is not getting distracted.

—Farnham Street

There are many ways to win in business, but there is one surefire way to lose: run out of money. Entrepreneurship is a game of survival.

—James Clear

The short-term crowd is always too distracted to notice the long-term crowd slowly compounding.

—Farnham Street

You don't have to be special to be successful. Ordinary people can do extraordinary things by choosing to be what most people are unwilling to be: consistent, hardworking, patient, and determined.

—Farnham Street

The ability to say no is a crucial skill in the quest for a healthier lifestyle.

Take the small things seriously, because small things become big things.

— Sahil Bloom

Impostor syndrome: “I don't know what I'm doing. It's only a matter of time until everyone finds out."

Growth mindset: "I don't know what I'm doing yet. It's only a matter of time until I figure it out."

The highest form of self-confidence is believing in your ability to learn.

—Adam Grant

Boredom is a filter. Common ideas come before it. Uncommon ideas come after it. Sit with a project long enough to get bored with it, then sit a little more. The most useful insights bubble up after you get bored. — James Clear

What you do on your bad days matters more than what you do on your good days.