3 IDEAS FROM ME

I.

“Talent is a gift. Effort is a choice.”


​II.

“It won’t solve every problem in life, but it is surprising how different my mindset is when I’m sleeping well and exercising regularly compared to when I’ve had a few weeks away from the gym. When your body isn’t right, your mind starts lying to you.”


III.

“When learning, explore widely.

When mastering, focus narrowly.”

2 QUOTES FROM OTHERS

I.

Novelist and writer Louisa May Alcott reminds us that the key is not avoiding hardship, but strengthening our abilities:

“I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.”

Source: Little Women


​II.

Writer and naturalist Henry David Thoreau on following your dreams:

“Endeavor to live the life which you have imagined.”

Source: Walden (edited lightly for clarity)

1 QUESTION FOR YOU

I met with the crew of NASA’s Artemis II moon mission earlier this week and they told me there was a question they kept returning to during their training and mission:

“What is the first right thing I can do?”

Until next week,

James Clear ​​​
Author of ​Atomic Habits​
Cofounder of ​Authors Equity​

p.s. ​How I handle problems​…

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