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Stop Listening to Others to Succeed, The Power of Prioritization, & The New Science of Breath
Mario Peshev
January 07, 2023
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3 Ideas For Better Habits
1
Stop Learning so Much to Get More Done
Founder of Forte Labs Tiago Forte on putting more energy towards our actions rather than listening to others’ opinions.
"We spend countless hours reading, listening to, and watching other people’s opinions about what we should do, how we should think, and how we should live, but make comparatively little effort applying that knowledge and making it our own. So much of the time we are “information hoarders,” stockpiling endless amounts of well-intentioned content that only ends up increasing our anxiety."
Source: Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential
2
There’s Beauty in Simplicity
Zen Buddhist John Daido Loori teaches us the value of prioritization.
"To be simple means to make a choice about what's important, and let go of all the rest. When we are able to do this, our vision expands, our heads clear, and we can better see the details of our lives in all their incredible wonder and beauty."
Source: John Daido Loori
3
Liberate Your Mind to Unlock Your Full Potential
Founder of The Strategic Coach, Dan Sullivan on unlocking our potential by releasing our minds.
“Until you free up your time, your mind will be caged. When you free up your time, you free up your mind. With a free mind, your thinking will go to a higher level.”
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