Mat Howell

“We could express this power in the following way: Most of the time we live in an interior world of dreams, desires, and obsessive thoughts. But in this period of exceptional creativity, we are impelled by the need to get something done that has a practical effect. We force ourselves to step outside our inner chamber of habitual thoughts and connect to the world, to other people, to reality. Instead of flitting here and there in a state of perpetual distraction, our minds focus and penetrate to the core of something real. At these moments, it is as if our minds—turned outward—are now flooded with light from the world around us, and suddenly exposed to new details and ideas, we become more inspired and creative.”
― Robert Greene, Mastery

“You’re not as good as you think. You don’t have it all figured out. Stay focused. Do better.”
― Ryan Holiday, Ego Is the Enemy

“Intellect is a magnitude of intensity, not a magnitude of extensity.”
― Robert Greene, The 48 Laws of Power

“Follow your bliss and don't be afraid, and doors will open where you didn't know they were going to be.”
― Joseph Campbell, The Power of Myth