Markiane Rivers

“The life of an Essentialist is a life of meaning. It is a life that really matters.”
― Greg McKeown, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

“I brainwashed myself into craving discomfort. If it was raining, I would go run. Whenever it started snowing, my mind would say, Get your fucking running shoes on. Sometimes I wussed out and had to deal with it at the Accountability Mirror. But facing that mirror, facing myself, motivated me to fight through uncomfortable experiences, and, as a result, I became tougher. And being tough and resilient helped me meet my goals.”
― David Goggins, Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

“I want you to work harder on that project or in that class than you ever have before. Do everything exactly as they ask, and whatever standard they set as an ideal outcome, you should be aiming to surpass that.”
― David Goggins, Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

“Here’s a simple, systematic process you can use to apply selective criteria to opportunities that come your way. First, write down the opportunity. Second, write down a list of three “minimum criteria” the options would need to “pass” in order to be considered. Third, write down a list of three ideal or “extreme criteria” the options would need to “pass” in order to be considered. By definition, if the opportunity doesn’t pass the first set of criteria, the answer is obviously no. But if it also doesn’t pass two of your three extreme criteria, the answer is still no.”
― Greg McKeown, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less