"Many situations in life are similar to going on a hike: the view changes once you start walking.
You don't need all the answers right now. New paths will reveal themselves if you have the courage to get started."
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"The grass is only greener if you're obsessed.
It's easy to talk yourself into a new opportunity because everyone else is excited about it or the upside seems high, but the energy that comes from hype is different than the energy you need to make something part of your daily lifestyle.
It might be a good opportunity on paper, but if it isn't the type of thing you want to spend all day working on, then you probably won't stick with it. And if you won't stick with it, then it's not a good opportunity for you."
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Habits are either the best or the worst things in the world; they either carry us to heaven or hurl us to hell. Form only those that will prove an honor to you."
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"Love isn't just saying, I love you, but calling to say, did you eat?"
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"One easy way to show you care about others is to ask them questions about their life.
What are they excited about?
What are they working on?
What are they hoping for?
Simply asking the question and listening thoughtfully is an act of generosity. You're giving them the gift of attention."
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"Whatever you're doing, do it well. If you're writing a thank you note, take an extra minute to mention something beyond the typical thank you. If you're exercising, do each set as well as you can. If you're in conversation, really listen and don't just wait for your turn to talk.
Having high standards adds up. You can nearly always find an extra minute to do it better. And most important, you prove to yourself that you're the type of person who does things well."
"In the long-run (and often in the short-run), your willpower will never beat your environment. The more disciplined your environment is, the less disciplined you need to be. Don't swim upstream."
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"An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit."
My takeaway? Do things where you enjoy the journey because many times the chase will end up being more fun than the reward.
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Live with a strong foundation — know your values and be grounded in a strong sense of self — but remain adaptable and open to life:
"I am rooted, but I flow."
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How can you position yourself to succeed even if things don't go your way?
