James Clear on the basics
vutran | Oct. 28, 2023, 8:41 p.m.
"Don't overlook the basics. Don't ignore the foundation. How long can a tree remain standing without the roots?"
— James Clear
James Clear on focusing on task rather than jumping from tool to tool
vutran | June 24, 2023, 8:23 p.m.
"The person who focuses on one task and sees it through to completion—even if they work in a somewhat slow or outdated manner—beats the endless optimizer who jumps from tool to tool and always hopes a new piece of technology will help them finish what they start."
— James Clear
James Clear on directing attention toward things
vutran | June 21, 2023, 1:13 p.m.
"The myth is that there isn't enough time. There is plenty of time. There isn't enough focus with the time you have. You win by directing your attention toward better things."
— James Clear
James Clear on noticing time loss vs money loss
vutran | June 3, 2023, 12:32 p.m.
"It's easier to notice when you lose money than when you lose time. Be sure you're making the trade you want.”
— James Clear
Read More →James Clear on running toward something great rather than running away from something bad
vutran | June 3, 2023, 12:31 p.m.
"It generally feels better to run toward something than to run away from something. Focus on what is pulling you in, not what you're trying to avoid."
— James Clear
Read More →DeMarco on the danger of always pushing for efficiency
vutran | May 15, 2023, 2:43 p.m.
"It’s possible to make an organization more efficient without making it better. That’s what happens when you drive out slack. It’s also possible to make an organization a little less efficient and improve it enormously. In order to do that, you need to reintroduce enough slack to allow the organization to breathe, reinvent itself, and make necessary change"
— DeMarco
Read More →Jon Gordon on living life intentionally or accidentally
vutran | May 13, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
"Oh, I don’t need them. I won’t be building anything today. Before you build a masterpiece you must design it. It’s the same way with life, you know. Too many people go through life living by chance, but when you live by design and know the life you want to create, you are able to create a masterpiece instead of a piece of junk."
— The Carpenter
