My top 10 tweets of the year A thread 👇

Many people care more about being right than being happy.

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If your past achievements didn't make you meaningfully happier, don't expect your future achievements to make you happier. Remember that thing you so badly wanted? If getting it didn't meaningfully change your long-term happiness, then you shouldn't expect the thing you want

Two questions at the center of improvement: How quickly can you get started? How quickly can you learn from your mistakes?

Just because improvements aren't visible doesn't mean they aren't happening. You're not going to see the number change each time you step on the scale. You're not going to finish a chapter each time you sit down to write. Early wins come easy. Lasting wins require a

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Stop waiting. Stop talking yourself out of it. Stop researching. Go do it.

In many cases, what you hope to learn by reading books or listening to podcasts can only be learned by attempting what you fear. Some knowledge is only revealed through action.

A Monday morning question for you: How can the work you're doing today accumulate and layer on top of what you did yesterday? Find ways to compound your efforts.

It doesn’t make sense to continue wanting something if you’re not willing to do what it takes to get it. If you don’t want to live the lifestyle, then release yourself from the desire. To crave the result but not the process, is to guarantee disappointment.

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Motivation often increases after you begin. The lesson is not to wish you had more motivation, but to make starting as easy as possible.

The key is to enjoy hanging out on the edge. That is, you find it interesting to attempt things one step beyond where you are right now. It could be the edge of your ability or the edge of your knowledge or the edge of your network. If you reach — but just a little — and you

When you're on the field, play as if nothing else matters. When you're off the field, remember that the game doesn't matter at all.

A Monday morning question for you: What is a small pleasure that brings you great joy? Can you enjoy it today?

The world seems to be accustomed to delaying gratification less and less, which means the rewards of delaying gratification grow more and more.

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Something I try to remind myself: - The strong mind finds a way to stay steady ... even when plans fall apart. - The strong body finds a way to train ... even when the day doesn’t go your way. - The strong relationship finds a way to reconnect ... even when things get

My personal rule is that it's a good idea to be patient as long as I'm in the mix. If I'm taking action, putting in my reps, and trying things out, then I should remain patient and see what opportunities arise. But if I'm not taking action consistently, then I'm not practicing

Early feedback is usually better than late criticism. Delaying the conversation or stringing someone along with indirect feedback won't make them feel better once the real issue is finally addressed. Nobody likes being turned down, but everyone appreciates clarity.