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Free Agent

Finding Joy • 78 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Growth mindset Emotional Intelligence
  1. Freedom comes with responsibility - owning your choices and actions is key to creating the life you want.
  2. Avoid seeking instructions from others out of fear - taking radical ownership is challenging but necessary.
  3. Embrace agency and take control of your life - you have the power to shape your future and influence your circumstances.

The virtue of indifference to outcome

Strategy Notes • 78 implied HN points • 29 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Self-Improvement Strategy
  1. Having a sense of indifference to outcomes in competitions and challenges is important for strategists.
  2. Although outcomes matter, it's beneficial to approach challenges with indifference in the heart and mind.
  3. Strategists should cultivate a sense of indifference to the outcome of any given challenge for long-term success.
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What the Law of Attraction has to offer Type A's

The Leadership Lab • 78 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Learning Psychology Self-Improvement Experimentation
  1. Belief in things happening without direct involvement can be beneficial for Type A personalities, promoting trust and allowing for more enjoyable journeys.
  2. High performers often have an unwavering belief in achieving their goals, which boosts resilience and positivity in difficult times.
  3. Balancing fundamental knowledge with experimentation is key for optimal learning, as relying solely on hacks or fundamentals can lead to stagnation.

Why We Fail to Change

The Leadership Lab • 78 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
💼 Business Leadership Behavior Change Organizational development Psychology Self-Improvement
  1. Behavior change fails when we target outcomes that do not truly align with our desires. Adjust goals if they do not feel right.
  2. Change can be hindered when more immediate needs take precedence. Focus on addressing foundational needs first before pursuing higher aspirations.
  3. Uncertainty can impede behavior change, even when all other elements seem aligned. Find and believe in a reliable process to facilitate change.

Everything I Know About Business I Stole from the San Francisco 49’ers

Michael’s Newsletter • 78 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Innovation Self-Improvement Marketing
  1. Athletes and entrepreneurs are similar, as they both need to play to their strengths, bounce back from losses, and work for results that may take time to show.
  2. Focus on processes and habits in business rather than just on outcomes like growth rates and revenue.
  3. Challenging assumptions, trusting gut instincts, and being resourceful are key for entrepreneurs to succeed, just like Bill Walsh did with the San Francisco 49'ers.

SuperHuman: How To Manage Your Time, Attention and Energy Daily For Growth.

Day One • 738 implied HN points • 01 Sep 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Time management Productivity Personal Growth Self-Improvement Mental health
  1. Controlling your time is crucial for success. It's the one resource we have a lot of but can't make more of. Time management sets apart the top achievers from the rest.
  2. Identify what's draining your time. Social media is a major time thief. Focus on tasks that truly impact your life, and learn to make social media work for you, not against you.
  3. Use technology wisely. Apps can help with time management, but a solid strategy is essential for success. Choose apps that align with your goals and priorities.

Rejection

Ben’s Blog 🏉 🧠🧑‍💻 • 25 implied HN points • 25 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Nutrition Self-Improvement Motivation Personal Development
  1. Rejection can hurt, even when you expect it. It's normal to feel down after being turned away, but it's important to keep moving forward.
  2. Reflecting on your 'why' can help regain motivation. Understanding the purpose behind your ideas can provide clarity and strength to persist.
  3. Sharing your feelings about rejection can be helpful. Writing about experiences can lead to self-reflection and new ideas for improvement.

Gullible, me? No way! 🤷🏻‍♀️— Anchoring bias

10x your mind • 199 implied HN points • 09 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychology Self-Improvement Decision-making Physical activity Personal Growth
  1. Anchors influence our decision-making more than we realize, affecting things like budgeting, salary setting, and party planning.
  2. The anchoring bias can lead us to make decisions based on irrelevant or absurd information, impacting negotiation outcomes and everyday choices.
  3. To counter the anchoring bias, it's beneficial to make the first offer in negotiations, delay important decisions to avoid impulse buys, and use anchors to set higher personal standards for growth.

The Way of Mediocre Man | #228

Boundless by Paul Millerd • 165 implied HN points • 24 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness Self-Improvement Work-life balance Personal Growth Productivity
  1. Mediocre effort can lead to surprising success over time by consistently doing things you enjoy.
  2. Avoid wasting effort on things you don't want to do to prevent wasting years of your life.
  3. Embrace a stance toward life that is different from traditional success paths, focusing on emotional sophistication, ambiguity tolerance, and sustained effort.

Why Sucking At Writing Is The First Step To Being Good At It

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 179 implied HN points • 25 Oct 22
📚 Literature Writing Creativity Self-Improvement Education Personal Growth
  1. It's normal to not be great at something when you start. Embracing that feeling can actually help you improve.
  2. Sucking at writing can be a positive experience. It helps develop grit and can make writing more enjoyable.
  3. Instead of worrying about what others think, focus on enjoying the writing process. Everyone starts somewhere, and having fun matters!

New Month, New Quarter

Day One • 778 implied HN points • 01 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Productivity
  1. Welcome to a new month and a new quarter, where there will be changes in the newsletter and a shift to a weekly schedule on Substack.
  2. Achieving success isn't just about putting in 10,000 hours but rather focusing on taking action and letting it consume you for mastery in a skill.
  3. Having a million ideas is great, but taking action is what truly matters in achieving your goals.

‘Our boys didn’t die in vain’ syndrome

10x your mind • 99 implied HN points • 08 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Mental health Personal Development
  1. In various aspects of life, people tend to continue with actions or projects even when it is clear that they are not yielding positive results. This mentality of persisting to prove that initial efforts were not in vain can be detrimental and should be avoided.
  2. Admitting mistakes and making necessary changes is crucial for personal and professional growth. It is essential to recognize when it's time to pivot, reframe problems, or let go of unproductive situations.
  3. It is never too late to make positive changes, whether in work or personal life. Recognizing when to quit something toxic or unproductive is empowering and can lead to better outcomes in the long run.

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

Think Future • 19 implied HN points • 28 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Family Minimalism Organization
  1. Swedish Death Cleaning is a practice of decluttering before you die to make things easier for loved ones
  2. Thinking about what items are truly sentimental can help in decluttering and passing down meaningful belongings
  3. Preparing for your next phase of life involves decluttering, setting goals, and clearing the decks for new experiences