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With humility may I reap my own power, and at the end of the journey, I hope I learn when to stand small so others can feel tall.
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Ryder Carroll
“Mark Twain once wrote, “I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.”49 Worry has a way of holding our attention hostage. This is especially true for things we can’t control due to the elevated level of uncertainty. We burn through a lot of resources obsessing over possible outcomes and forming contingency plans, but in reality we’re just fueling our anxiety. Trying to think our way out of situations beyond our control may feel productive, but it’s nothing more than a powerful distraction. Worry baits us with the promise of a solution but usually offers none.”
Ryder Carroll, The Bullet Journal Method: Track Your Past, Order Your Present, Plan Your Future

“Combat, like anything in life, has inherent layers of complexities. Simplifying as much as possible is crucial to success. When plans and orders are too complicated, people may not understand them. And when things go wrong, and they inevitably do go wrong, complexity compounds issues that can spiral out of control into total disaster. Plans and orders must be communicated in a manner that is simple, clear, and concise. Everyone that is part of the mission must know and understand his or her role in the mission and what to do in the event of likely contingencies. As a leader, it doesn’t matter how well you feel you have presented the information or communicated an order, plan, tactic, or strategy. If your team doesn’t get it, you have not kept things simple and you have failed. You must brief to ensure the lowest common denominator on the team understands.”
Jocko Willink, Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

Ryder Carroll
“Like building muscle, we need to train our intentions to make them resilient and strong.”
Ryder Carroll, The Bullet Journal Method: Track Your Past, Order Your Present, Plan Your Future

Mark Twain
“I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.”
Mark Twain

Timothy Ferriss
“If you are insecure, guess what? The rest of the world is, too. Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. You are better than you think.”
Timothy Ferriss, The 4-Hour Workweek

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