Shaima

“Next time you’re feeling like a task or project is particularly difficult, ask yourself, ‘What would it look like if I were really confident at this?’ Just by asking yourself the question, you’ll visualise yourself confidently approaching the task at hand. The switch has been flipped.”
― Ali Abdaal, Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You

“Shoshin refers to a state of mind in which we approach every task and situation with the curiosity, openness and humility of a beginner.”
― Ali Abdaal, Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You

“Understand: you are one of a kind. Your character traits are a kind of chemical mix that will never be repeated in history. There are ideas unique to you, a specific rhythm and perspective that are your strengths, not your weaknesses. You must not be afraid of your uniqueness and you must care less and less what people think of you.”
― 50 Cent, The 50th Law: Overcoming Adversity Through Fearlessness

“I have to do life alone. But I knew this. I’ve known a long time that people don’t stay.”
― Delia Owens, Where the Crawdads Sing