3-2-1: On luxury purchases, the meaning of life, and what procrastination reveals
read on JAMESCLEAR.COM | FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Happy 3-2-1 Thursday!
Here are 3 ideas, 2 quotes, and 1 question to consider this week...
3 Ideas From Me
I.
"Don't sacrifice peace of mind for a piece of luxury."
II.
"The secret is not to find the meaning of life, but to use your life to make things that are meaningful."
III.
"Do things for your own satisfaction. Consider praise from others to be a bonus. If you don't work for their validation in the first place, you won't need it to feel satisfied once it's done."
2 Quotes From Others
I.
Entrepreneur and investor Naval Ravikant on what money can't buy:
"A fit body, a calm mind, a house full of love. These things cannot be bought — they must be earned."
Source: Twitter
II.
Lettering artist and illustrator Jessica Hische on what procrastination reveals:
"The work you do while you procrastinate is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life."
Source: Humble Pied
1 Question For You
What if you stopped looking for new ideas and simply focused on the best idea you have right now?
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Until next week,
James Clear
Author of Atomic Habits and keynote speaker