Jonathan

“Don't mention that you also happen to manage a six-figure portfolio to your "voluntary simplicity" friends and don't mention that you only have one bedroom to your investment friends unless you're prepared for the resulting discussion.”
― Jacob Lund Fisker, Early Retirement Extreme: A philosophical and practical guide to financial independence

“Champions don’t create the standards of excellence. The standards of excellence create champions.[*]”
― Shane Parrish, Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results

“First, create little goals for yourself. Don’t worry about the big, broad stuff for now. Focus on making improvements and banking achievements one day at a time.”
― Arnold Schwarzenegger, Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life

“if you find yourself exerting energy to fit in with a crowd, if you’re frequently fearful of disappointing other people, if you’re afraid of being an outsider, or if the threat of scorn fills you with dread, then beware! The social default is in charge.”
― Shane Parrish, Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results