Essentialism, Greg McKeown

Be highly selective. Don’t attend meetings when you have nothing to contribute, don’t read newsletters if you already know or if it doesn’t really matter to you. Stop moving an inch forward in a million different directions and start gaining momentum in getting one major thing done.

Pursue less but better in a disciplined way

Warren Buffet owes 90% of his wealth to just 10 investments

On trade offs: don’t ask ‘what do I want to give up?’ ask ‘what do I want to go big on?’

Less, but better : if trying to start a journaling habit, start by always writing less than you want to. Usually, on the first day, you’ll write many pages, and then you’ll quickly start to dreading having to write so much. Until you’ve made journaling a habit, write very little.

Your strategy can’t be “pretty clear”. Anyone who wears glasses knows there is a difference between “pretty clear” and “really clear”.

Learn the art of the slow yes and the quick no

Beware the sunk cost bias: continuing something we would otherwise move on from, simply because we have already invested time or money in it. It’s a vicious cycle

To attain knowledge, add things everyday. To attain wisdom, subtract things everyday. - Lao Tzu

Cues are essential in making routines smoother: if you charge your phone each night and you’d like to start journaling, put your journal right by your charger

Tackle your routines one by one: to get big results, we must start small

Eat mindfully. Live in the moment

Check in often to ensure meaningful progress

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shessuchavirgo

2 years ago

You mentioned that you don't get easily heartbroken and I was wondering how do you do it?!

Hey Habibti,

Everyone is different so don't stress about it. There is nothing wrong with heartbreak.

I get disgusted by men's actions a lot more than being sad over it. If a man decides to disrespect me, I am highly turned off. Depending on what the issue is - I can't find him attractive again. It's more "ew" than "boohoo" for me.

I have my own personal list of things I need to see from a man before I even think of allowing my emotions in. I might flirt and have a fun time with you but my feelings won't bother to develop beyond finding someone physically attractive if certain things aren't met.

I barely have time to pay attention to men who aren't attracted to me. I barely get crushes that consume me because I might find a man attractive but he will never take up space in my mind without it being reciprocated. I don't have the time or energy.

I don't believe rejection is the worst thing in the world. If someone doesn't see your value or isn't attracted to it, that doesn't mean it isn't there. I am not for everyone and not everyone is for me.

With All My Love,

Heart💚

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1 year ago

Level Up Daily Tip

stay ready so you don’t have to get ready!

the beginning of the day is the time to do your skincare, fix your hair, apply some makeup, and find a cute outfit to wear.

don’t wait for when an opportunity arises to rush and scram to get ready half as well as if you were to have more time. this will make you feel more inclined to go out to make connections and turn heads.

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shessuchavirgo

1 year ago

at a certain point you just get tired of your own shit. you have to force yourself to meditate, workout, eat mindfully and read the books to form a routine that gives you a sense of happiness within yourself again. it’s exhausting i know, but you gotta keep fighting for yourself because no one will take care and love you the way you can for own being. this life is not something to go bout so casually, everyday is your first and last time to embrace this moment. this life was gifted to you with a planet to explore and souls to experience. so show up for yourself.

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