Order & Output
“It is a given that we must give ourselves realistic goals, but, with proper energy management, we can push ourselves to do much more than we would regularly think possible.”
Enjoyment Without Comparison
“Ultimately, this provides no benefit to us, and can often detract from an experience. Comparison, in this context, is most useful for ensuring that we are on a path that we want to be on. From that, we can look at where we were yesterday, and look at how today is moving us closer to a desired result.”
Closing the Circle
“Because of our preferences for certain conditions, we struggle with letting go of externalities that we can’t control. Rather than accepting that there are limits to what we can influence, we look for the blind spot we’ve been missing. In some cases, yes, this can lead to innovation, but in others it simply causes stress and unrest. “
Chasing Fear
“As we make a habit of coming up with lists of consequences, our decision making shifts. Rather than viewing the world through an opportunistic lens, we default to indecision and a status quo mode of being.”
Mastering the Machine
“What really matters is not the capabilities of the machine at a given time, but how the driver operates the machine in its given state. With an awareness of internal and external conditions, the driver can manipulate the machine to perform in a more efficient manner.”
Rolling with the Waves
“Often times when we look back, the things that gave us paralyzing anxiety and continually put us on edge are laughable. In some cases we can’t even understand what the issue in a given situation could possibly have been.”
The Trap of Doing
“This becomes a detractor when we begin doing tasks simply because we believe we should be doing more, or when we perceive that we will receive greater gratification in the future.”
A World of Opportunity
“This messaging casts fear into the deepest parts of our being. Where carelessness once existed in a wide-eyed youngster, anxiety for the future is now housed. Worries of status, security, and freedom inhibit our ability to submerge into a place of peace.”
Living for Today
“When we become ok with time speeding by (often times during a less-than-pleasant stretch), we open ourselves to the possibility of not appreciating the time we have and everything else we take for granted: health, relationships, opportunity, freedom.”
Considering Consequence
“The point is not that these things can’t provide immense value to us, but rather that they typically also involve some sort of liability. We can begin to see this more clearly when we change our decision criteria. Instead of looking at convenience, efficiency, and productivity, we can shift the scope to mental clarity, peace of mind, and simplicity.”