3-2-1: How to do hard things, being resourceful, and the value of simplicity - James Clear
3 IDEAS FROM ME I. “The odds increase, the more you try.” II. “Arguably the most important skill is controlling your attention. This goes beyond merely avoiding distractions. The deeper skill is finding the highest and best use for your time, given what is important to you. More than anything else, controlling your attention is […]
3 IDEAS FROM ME I. “The odds increase, the more you try.” II. “Arguably the most important skill is controlling your attention. This goes beyond merely avoiding distractions. The deeper skill is finding the highest and best use for your time, given what is important to you. More than anything else, controlling your attention is about being able to figure out what you should be working on and identifying what truly moves the needle.” III. “When you’re doing something hard, focus on the fun part. Many people make a subtle mistake, which is they emphasize how difficult it is to do…
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