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nuggets from Eric Maisel’s book BRAINSTORM (via my Readwise)
Melissa Wiley • 18 cards
“I choose to start on one small step, knowing I have plenty of time for play.”
Neil Fiore • The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play
You need to stop seeing your nail-biting, fear of flying, or chronic procrastination as a failure of your character, but instead as a series of neural wires clumped together in a way that doesn’t help you.
Grace Smith • Close Your Eyes, Get Free: Use Self-Hypnosis to Reduce Stress, Quit Bad Habits, and Achieve Greater Relaxation and Focus


Just try picking an affirmation. For example “I, ________________ (your name), am a brilliant and prolific potter (painter, poet, or whatever you are).” Write that ten times in a row. While you are busy doing that, something very interesting will happen. Your Censor will start to object. “Hey, wait a minute. You can’t say all that positive stuff ar
... See moreJulia Cameron • The Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary Edition

Affirmations are one of the most effective tools for quickly programming your mind to become the person you need to be to achieve everything you want in your life.
Reese,Michael • The Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents: It's Your Time to Rise and Shine
I always advise young people to become good public speakers (top 25%). Anyone can do it with practice. If you add that talent to any other, suddenly you’re the boss of the people who have only one skill. Or get a degree in business on top of your engineering degree, law degree, medical degree, science degree, or whatever. Suddenly you’re in charge,
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