Saturday, January 20, 2024

Habits - James Clear

 "The greatest threat to success is not failure but boredom." -- from Atomic Habits

The point being that consistently putting in the work and making small progress is what leads to success, but we have a desire for novelty that can lead to boredom and habit abandonment. So sticking with things despite boredom, showing up to do the work is key. But also finding ways to make it interesting - by working on small improvements, etc.

Friday, January 5, 2024

Epictetus on happiness

 Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle. Some things are within your control. And some things are not. 

-Epictetus, Discourses

cited in the the Good Life

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Giving brings abundance

 "The more you give to others, the greater your abundance."

-Lao Tzu from the Tao Te Ching (referenced in the Waldinger happiness book)