James Clear’s analogy of going to the gym and taking challenges in life

vutran | Nov. 29, 2021, 1:27 p.m.

"In the gym, if you experience no stimulus your muscles won't grow. If you step under 10,000 pounds your body will break. 

Life is similar. 

Too much challenge makes life hard, but so does too little."

— James Clear

James Clear on 3 simple ways to get more of what we want

vutran | Nov. 29, 2021, 1:24 p.m.

"Three simple ways to get more of what you want in life:

1) Be kind and pleasant to others.

2) Ask for what you want.

3) Follow up."

— James Clear

James Clear on opportunity cost over money as a cost

vutran | Nov. 22, 2021, 6:36 p.m.

“How much could I lose?” is not merely a financial question. If I make this choice:  

- How much time could I lose?  

- How much sanity could I lose?  

- How much reputation could I lose?  

- How much happiness could I lose?  

Opportunity cost is about a lot more than money.” 

— James Clear

Ann Hill on the value of ignoring some problems in life

vutran | Nov. 22, 2021, 6:35 p.m.

“Not every problem needs to be overcome, just the ones stopping you from getting where you want to be.”

— Ann Hill

John C. Maxwell on individual competence, interpersonal demonstration, coaching, empowerment and reproduction

vutran | Nov. 20, 2021, 11:30 a.m.

"Step 1—I do it (competence). 

Step 2—I do it and you are with me (demonstration). 

Step 3—You do it and I am with you (coaching). 

Step 4—You do it (empowerment). 

Step 5—You do it and someone is with you (reproduction)." 

—John C. Maxwell

James Clear on what to say when in doubt

vutran | Nov. 20, 2021, 10:38 a.m.

"When in doubt, just say thank you. There is no downside. Are you honestly worried about showing too much gratitude to the people in your life?"

— James Clear

James Clear on nesting opportunities through luck and effort for positive outcomes

vutran | Nov. 20, 2021, 10:36 a.m.

"Most lucky events in life are opportunities, not outcomes.

The value of an opportunity changes depending on how it is treated. Without effort, good luck becomes a missed opportunity. With effort, good luck can become a life-changing event.

You need luck and hard work. It's not either/or. It's both/and. The result will not walk through the door on its own.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬"

— James Clear