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Scout mindset isn’t a chore they carry out grudgingly; it’s a deep personal value of theirs, something they take pride in.
Compare the following two things you could say to motivate yourself to get out of bed:
1 “I shouldn’t break promises to myself.”
2 “I’m the kind of person who follows through on their promises.”
The first is obligation.
The second frames the situation in terms of your identity.
— Jul 24, 2021 05:50PM
Compare the following two things you could say to motivate yourself to get out of bed:
1 “I shouldn’t break promises to myself.”
2 “I’m the kind of person who follows through on their promises.”
The first is obligation.
The second frames the situation in terms of your identity.
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The more labels you have for yourself, the dumber they make you.
"Keep Your Identity Small" essay, by Paul Graham
— Jul 23, 2021 08:08PM
"Keep Your Identity Small" essay, by Paul Graham
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You can be inspiring without overpromising.
You can paint a picture of the world you’re trying to create, or why your mission is important, or how your product has helped people.
You can set ambitious goals. You can paint a vivid picture of the world you want to create. You can speak from the heart about why you personally care about this issue.
Communicate vision. Conviction. Passion.
— Jul 18, 2021 07:05PM
You can paint a picture of the world you’re trying to create, or why your mission is important, or how your product has helped people.
You can set ambitious goals. You can paint a vivid picture of the world you want to create. You can speak from the heart about why you personally care about this issue.
Communicate vision. Conviction. Passion.

