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3 Ideas From James Clear I. 3 simple questions to improve your day. ​ At the beginning of the day: "What am I optimizing for?" ​ During the day: "What's the best small thing I can do right now?" ​ At the end of the day: "Did I do my best?" ​ (Share this on Twitter)​ ​II. "The person who gets 1 shot ...

3 Ideas From James Clear I. "Are you willing to be uncomfortable for 5 minutes? Exercising is easier once you've started the workout. Conversation is easier once you're already talking. Writing is easier once you're in the middle of it. But many rewards in life will elude you if you're not willing t...

3 Ideas From James Clear I. "It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an expert as long as you’re on the path. If a beginner is on the path, all they need is time. If an expert is off the path, they won’t be an expert for long." ​II. "Good advice at the wrong time is bad advice. Life is full of sea...

3 Ideas From James Clear I. "If you're not working hard, ideas don’t matter. The best idea is worthless without execution. If you're already working hard, ideas are crucial. Most effort is wasted on mediocre ideas." ​II. "Don't over-improve your weaknesses. If you're not good at something, work on i...

3 Ideas From James Clear I. "The difference between good and great is often an extra round of revision. The person who looks things over a second time will appear smarter or more talented, but actually is just polishing things a bit more. Take the time to get it right. Revise it one extra time." ​II...

3 Ideas From James Clear I. "Think about what you want today and you'll spend your time. Think about what you want in 5 years and you'll invest your time." ​II. "Someone else living a good life does not prevent you from living a good life. There are many ways to win and plenty of space." III. "You d...

3 NEW Ideas From James Clear, Author of Atomic Habits I. "Doing it right is hard. Doing it over is harder." ​II. "Three simple ways to get more of what you want in life: 1) Be kind and pleasant to others. 2) Ask for what you want. 3) Follow up." III. "In the gym, if you experience no stimulus your m...

1 Question For US Look around the rooms where you spend the most time. What behavior does this space encourage? How can you set things up to make your good habits easier? ================================================== Your environment is a habit incubator Realize what behavior does a certain sp...

I. Filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin on the value of nature: "When the last tree is cut, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted; when to breathe the air is sickening, you will realize, too late, that wealth is not in bank accounts and that you can’t eat money." Source: As quoted in "Conver...

I. "Most people optimize for the day ahead. A few people optimize for 1-2 years ahead. Almost nobody optimizes for 3-4 years ahead (or longer). The person who is willing to delay gratification longer than most reduces competition and gains a decisive advantage. Patience is power." ​II. "The biggest ...