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First do it, then do it right, then do it better.

Elevate • 1153 implied HN points • 24 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Motivation Personal Development Growth Entrepreneurship Self-Improvement
  1. Just start somewhere - Begin with a simple step to kick off the journey towards success
  2. The Power of Starting - Taking the first step energizes and motivates us, leading to progress and eventual success
  3. First, Do It, Do It Right, Do It Better - Embrace the MVP mindset, refine and correct, and strive for continuous improvement on your journey

On Lord Of The Rings and Roadblocks: Systems For Personal Growth.

Day One • 678 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Growth Overcoming fear Self-Improvement Education
  1. Personal growth often requires stepping out of your comfort zone, just like Bilbo Baggins in Lord of the Rings.
  2. Fear can hold you back from taking action - it's important to push through it to achieve success.
  3. Building a routine that includes learning, creating, and rest can lead to personal development and success.

An Antidote for Wound Collecting

The Dose • 589 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Improvement Wellbeing Therapy Parenting
  1. Focusing on strengths over fragility can help us grow and feel better.
  2. Creating an identity around victimhood can lead to rumination, lack of empathy, and a constant need for recognition of suffering.
  3. Reframing our life story as a hero's journey can increase well-being, resilience, and help us see obstacles as challenges to overcome.
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Should you meditate, and also, what is even meditation

Sasha's 'Newsletter' • 1996 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Meditation Self-Improvement Mindfulness Spirituality Personal Development
  1. There are two tracks of meditation - one for enhancing performance and another for deconstructing your mind.
  2. The deconstructive track can lead to profound, life-changing experiences and personal growth, but it's not for everyone.
  3. Meditation can enhance mental flexibility, allowing you to embrace criticism and change with ease.

Crushing It

Atlas of Wonders and Monsters • 407 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Love Relationships Mental health Self-Improvement Emotions
  1. Developing feelings for fictional characters in video games or simulations is possible, showcasing the power of romantic attraction.
  2. Having a crush can result in a unique state of mind, where tasks become easier and energy levels heighten, presenting an opportunity to harness that energy for personal development.
  3. Crushes, even if unsatisfiable or deemed inappropriate, can still offer energy that can be redirected positively, such as using the crush on a boss to excel at work.

Your weekly links and recs round-up #37

The Shift With Sam Baker • 379 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Fashion Relationships Aging Friendship Self-Improvement
  1. The post is a weekly roundup featuring interesting articles on various topics like moving on from chapters in life, divorce stories, resilience, friendships, and interviews with experts.
  2. The content includes thought-provoking pieces on caregiving expectations, being an old friend, and insightful discussions on marriage, divorce, and aging.
  3. The subscribers get access to a curated collection of readings on diverse subjects, as well as exclusive content reserved for paid subscribers.

"Unbundling" experiences

Civic Renaissance with Alexandra Hudson • 432 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Self-Improvement Society Psychology Ethics Personal Stories
  1. Our experiences and those of others may not always represent the whole picture, so it's important to avoid generalizations.
  2. Unbundling experiences can help us avoid negative assumptions about the world and others based on limited encounters.
  3. Choosing stories of exoneration over condemnation can empower us to see the dignity in others despite their mistakes.

Finding My New Fitness Family

The Recovering Academic • 554 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Mental health Physical health Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Fitness culture has evolved over the years, moving away from toxic masculinity and dominance-oriented training to a more inclusive and positive approach.
  2. Exercise can be a way to compensate for emotional distress and voids, but it's important to shift towards a healthier mindset focused on overall well-being.
  3. The shift in workout environments, from segregated spaces to inclusive settings, reflects a desire for a more positive and supportive fitness community that values happiness and holistic wellness.

Change what you do, to change where you go.

Elevate • 517 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Habits Growth mindset Self-Improvement Mindfulness Productivity
  1. Our lives are influenced by patterns and routines, some chosen consciously and others unknowingly. Changing habits can propel us forward or hold us back.
  2. To change where we go, we must change what we do. Setting clear goals, creating action plans, and building support networks are essential for effective change.
  3. Embrace failures as learning opportunities, cultivate a growth mindset, and regularly review and adjust your actions to transform obstacles into stepping stones for growth.

The Long, Slow, Stupid, Fun Way | #259

Boundless by Paul Millerd • 101 implied HN points • 02 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Creativity Entrepreneurship Podcasts Writing Self-Improvement
  1. Focus on the long game energy that drives you, even if it means taking a slower path.
  2. Consider the 'long, slow, stupid, fun' approach to work and life, prioritizing personal fulfillment over quick gains.
  3. Create a 'calm company' with good margins that prioritizes work-life balance and benefits both customers and employees.

From Intentions to Actions: Achieving Goals with Implementation Intentions

UX Psychology • 297 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychology Goal setting Research Habits Self-Improvement
  1. Form implementation intentions to bridge the gap between intentions and actions by creating specific if-then plans linking cues to goal-directed behaviors.
  2. Research shows that forming if-then plans can significantly increase the likelihood of achieving goals in various areas such as health, consumer choices, and personal goals.
  3. To apply implementation intentions, choose specific goals, identify situational cues, specify goal-directed responses, form if-then plan statements, and commit to following through.

How I've Been Transcending Jealousy

Val's Pals • 137 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Emotions Self-Improvement Personal Growth
  1. Jealousy often stems from insecurity, and it's important to remember that the people we envy are also just humans with their own insecurities.
  2. Interacting with those we're jealous of can reveal that our perceptions are not always accurate, and they may even seek advice from us despite our feelings.
  3. Taking concrete steps to confront and navigate jealousy, such as interacting with those we envy and addressing our insecurities, can help us tame this complex emotion.