The Tensions Between Old and New
Every generation chases the horizon and forgets that they stand on the very ground that has been nurtured and paved by the people who came before them.
On Having High Standards
A lot of what we read and hear today is that we should not put too much pressure on ourselves and that perfectionism is bad for us and that we should not compare ourselves to people who have done great things, because that'll just discourage us from ever getting started
Work on What Matters
We all have a finite amount of time to live.
And we are all trying to balance our career with our the other life-affirming activities like supporting our families, exercising, hobbies, you name it.
Stealing from Comfort
It takes many hours to make what you want to make. The hours don’t suddenly appear. You have to steal them from comfort.
You Create Your Own Luck
You can't plan for luck. But you can plan to intelligently design your environment and give your damn best every day. It's all you can do. The rest is up to luck, fate, the universe, whatever you believe in.
Patience is a Terrific Growth Strategy
Without patience we are doomed, because even if we produce the greatest work out there, there are no (or very few) instant successes. Success (however you define it for yourself) needs time. And time requires patience.
The Unfortunate Benefits Of Staying The Same
Any kind of meaningful change we wish for ourselves, inevitably requires us to look at our behaviors first. And looking at our behaviors might be tough, because we might find that we are not perfect. We might find that our carefully constructed identity is an illusion.
Work-Life Balance: The Four Burners Theory
In my own life I can see the dichotomy of the work-life balance unfolding in front of me every day. How can I make meaningful progress in one area of my life, without sacrificing another? I can't. Life is filled with tradeoffs.
Optimism vs. Complacency
I sometimes have a nagging feeling that there is a certain unhealthy aspect to my optimism: The danger of being "too optimistic" (the world is great!) and the resulting slide into turning a blind eye and complacency.
The Complicated Beauty of Simplicity
Often the most simple solutions are cutting through all the bullshit we make up (so we can hide behind its complexity). We draw up intricate marketing strategies, perfect exercise regimens, and complex financial investment plans. What if we happens if we remove the fluff?
