Learning psychology helps when I feel stuck. Some facts I keep in mind: 1) Burnout comes when felt input ≠ felt output 2) No long-term happiness is felt from achieving a goal. 3) Instead, long-term happiness = making progress toward a valued goal Share ur own helpful facts! Tweet added by Brian Gi @xbriangi

Brian Gi

11 months

Learning psychology helps when I feel stuck. Some facts I keep in mind: 1) Burnout comes when felt input ≠ felt output 2) No long-term happiness is felt from achieving a goal. 3) Instead, long-term happiness = making progress toward a valued goal Share ur own helpful facts!

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Mick

@mickdewald

11 months

@xbriangi Valuable insights from you! Especially no 2 reminds me of the great book "The Infinite Game" from Simon Sinek. Don't live your life as if there is something to win, but put your focus into getting better a bit better every single day. And don't compare yourself with others but…

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Brian Gi

@xbriangi

11 months

@michaellossagk Yes! It sounded cliche my whole life. But, it really clicked after my acquisition. Feeling-wise. The happiness from building the business >>> temporary joy from selling the business.

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Vimal Kutmutia • Design for tech & lifestyle

@vimalkutmutia

11 months

@xbriangi When I can’t think straight, going for a walk in the green helps tremendously.

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