“In an information-rich world, the wealth of information means a dearth of something else: a scarcity of whatever it is that information consumes. What information consumes is rather obvious: it consumes the attention of its recipients. Hence a wealth of information creates a poverty of attention and a need to allocate that attention efficiently among the overabundance of information sources that might consume it.”
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“The courage that’s needed the most isn’t the kind that drives you to prevail over others, but the kind that allows you to be true to your truest self, no matter what other people want you to be.”
― Principles: Life and Work
― Principles: Life and Work
“Confidence also Comes from How You Talk to Yourself More dreams die from a lack of confidence than a lack of competence.”
― Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results
― Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results
“You could have all the money you’ve ever wanted, a successful career, and be in good physical health, but without loving relationships, you won’t be happy . . . The good life is built with good relationships.”
― Principles: Life and Work
― Principles: Life and Work
“The bottom line is that only you are responsible for your life. While you may be tempted to blame your friends, family, spouse, or anyone else for what you don’t do, it’s solely in your hands to take action. Although you may find some temporary relief in making excuses and convincing yourself it’s out of your hands to do anything in this situation, that’s not really true. There’s always something that you can do, and you can always do your best. Every action that you take or don’t take impacts your life and it’s up to you to take control.”
― The Art of Laziness: Overcome Procrastination & Improve Your Productivity
― The Art of Laziness: Overcome Procrastination & Improve Your Productivity
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