Forget About Setting Goals. Focus on This Instead.
When it comes to getting things done and making progress in the areas that are important to you, there is a much better way to do things.
«if you completely ignored your goals and focused only on your system, would you still succeed?»
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One of the best ways to solve problems in life is to use the mental model of inversion. Read this article to learn how to become a better thinker today.
«Imagine the most important goal or project you are working on right now. Now fast forward six months and assume the project or goal has failed.»
The Evolution of Anxiety: Why We Worry and What to Do About It
Humans are the only animal that experience chronic stress and the reason has to do with how our brains evolved.
Random Ideas About Life
Want to see a random collection of ideas about life? Read this article.
«If you want to do it, do it. You don't need to be tapped, appointed, chosen, or nominated to live a good life. You don't need to be selected for greatness, just start living it»
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«It is tempting during such liminal moments to cling on to a ladder – any ladder – to regain an illusory sense of control and progression.»
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