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"They had drifted apart, as people do when they promise to stay in touch; the ones who are going to stay in touch don't need to promise."
- Edward St. Aubyn
Lost for Words

The river bends to flow, not fighting obstacles but finding its way forward. Life's the same: true strength isn't avoiding problems, but bending without breaking. Be flexible, and adapt to change like the river; you'll not only survive, you'll shape the world. #Resilience #Adaptability

"A simple rule for life that rarely fails:

Optimize for enthusiasm. Make as many choices as you can that leave you feeling energetic and interested. Pay attention to when you have the urge to pursue or participate in something and do more of it."
James Clear

Gemini at work

Comparison is the thief of joy when applied broadly, but the teacher of skills when applied narrowly.
- James Clear

In the world of AI, James Clear has a point:
... Sure, you can automate and delegate all sorts of things, but the more interesting question is, "What fills you with so much liveliness that you want to do the work yourself?"

"Treat failure like a scientist.

Each attempt is an experiment. Each mistake is a clue.

You're not failing. You're refining."
- James Clear

I get better at being aware of people's POV, but it's hard.

"You can never truly understand another person's perspective, unless you've walked a lifetime in their shoes" - someone wise.
"...but you can definitely make a great effort to do so." - me.

"Don't let the hope of finding a better way prevent you from starting down the best path you know of right now. This day won't come again."
James clear

"The 4 qualities of a great career:

1. I enjoy it
2. I'm good at it
3. I make good money
4. I’m around fascinating people

Answer in reverse order:

1. Where are fascinating people?
2. In what ways can I make money with them?
3. Which ones am I good at?
4. Which ones do I enjoy?"

-James Clear

Thomas Szas on learning:

"Every act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer an injury to one's self-esteem. That is why young children, before they are aware of their own self-importance, learn so easily; and why older persons, especially if vain or important, cannot learn at all."

1/3"You are better equipped to deal with stress when you are moving.

When you feel tense or frustrated or worried, it is difficult to think your way into feeling better. The more you think about the situation, the larger it becomes in your mind...“

"The common narrative is that kids learn faster than adults, but if you watch any toddler they spend a large portion of the day attempting things that are on the edge of their ability.

How much time have you spent on the edge of your ability today?"

- James Clear