Isaac Feldman
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Isaac Feldman
“Solve big problems early.
Rebound after one missed workout, not a decade of inactivity.
Repair a strained relationship the next day, not years later.
Fix overspending before it becomes a lifestyle.
Problems with simple solutions at first become difficult to unwind over time.”
Rebound after one missed workout, not a decade of inactivity.
Repair a strained relationship the next day, not years later.
Fix overspending before it becomes a lifestyle.
Problems with simple solutions at first become difficult to unwind over time.”
James Clear • 3-2-1: On maturity, how to do exceptional work, and the connectedness of things
A great case for looking stupid
“Whenever there is a gap between your habits and your goals, your habits will always win.”
James Clear • 3-2-1: Anticipation vs. Expectation, How to Write an Ad, and the Definition of Love | James Clear
“The more you move, the easier it is to keep moving. Maintain the momentum.”
James Clear • 3-2-1: On the paradox of focus, criticism, and the value of reading
The philosophers Willard Van Orman Quine and J.S. Ullian on the difference between being right and having been right:
“The desire to be right and the desire to have been right are two desires, and the sooner we separate them the better off we are. The desire to be right is the thirst for truth. On all counts, both practical and theoretical, there i... See more
“The desire to be right and the desire to have been right are two desires, and the sooner we separate them the better off we are. The desire to be right is the thirst for truth. On all counts, both practical and theoretical, there i... See more
James Clear • 3-2-1: On patience, vision, and emphasizing joy
“Read books that are relevant to what you want to achieve and reading will never seem boring.”
James Clear • 3-2-1: On clear boundaries, handling criticism, and the importance of quality
“Action forces prioritization.
If you're stuck deciding between options, force yourself to act. You can only act on one thing at a time, which means you will have to make something the top priority.
Even if you pick wrong, you'll learn something.”
If you're stuck deciding between options, force yourself to act. You can only act on one thing at a time, which means you will have to make something the top priority.
Even if you pick wrong, you'll learn something.”
James Clear • Highlights From jamesclear.com
I must warn you that if you don’t follow my first prescription it may be hard to end up miserable, even if you start disadvantaged. I had a roommate in college who was and is severely dyslexic. But he is perhaps the most reliable man I have ever known. He has had a wonderful life so far, outstanding wife and children, chief executive of a multibill... See more
Charlie Munger • “How to Guarantee a Life of Misery”
“Before you ask for readers, write the article you wish you could read. Before you ask for the sale, create the product you wish you had.
Before you need support, be the supportive friend. Before you need love, be the loving partner.
Always give value before you ask for value.”
Before you need support, be the supportive friend. Before you need love, be the loving partner.
Always give value before you ask for value.”