3-2-1: On good genes, personal responsibility, and how to appreciate your precious time

 

3 Ideas From Me I. "Don't let the hope of finding a better way prevent you from starting down the best path you know of right now. This day won't come again." ​II. "The usual story is that people with "good genes" are those with incredible athleticism or remarkable intelligence, but sometimes I wonder if the greatest genetic edge goes to the people with whatever genes encourage the desire to compete, the ability to stay focused, and the enjoyment of practice." III. "Focus on the things you are for, not the things you are against. Many people spend large chunks of their day thinking about what they hate. They are always telling you about something they dislike: this food, that subject, this political party, that coworker. You are more than your frustrations. Build your identity around what you love."

​ 2 Quotes From Others I. Novelist Robert Louis Stevenson on personal responsibility: "Sooner or later we all sit down to a banquet of consequences." Source: Old Mortality (1884)​​ ​II. A reminder for us all, from an Unknown source, to appreciate the opportunity we have right now: "If you're 37... Instead of regretting that you can't wake up age 18 again, pretend to yourself that you're 90 and you've woken up age 37 again, and that you get to magically, wonderfully have the next 50 years again." Source: I did my best to find it, but came up empty. If anyone knows the original source, please reply to this email and let me know.

​ 1 Question For You What is something you deeply believe but rarely live out?