Sahil Bloom Quotes

I regularly embrace a childlike curiosity. I have a clear purpose that provides daily meaning and aligns short- and long-term decision making. I pursue growth and consistently chase my full potential. I have a fundamental belief that I am able to continuously change, develop, and adapt. I have regular rituals that allow me to create space to think, reset, wrestle with questions, and recharge.

If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. — LAO TZU

I looked down at my son, whose eyes were closed, a small, perfectly content smile on his lips. In that moment, I had a profound sensation: I had arrived, but for the first time in my life, there was nothing more that I wanted.

I want to live a “boring” life. Wake up early. Move my body. Eat real foods. Avoid drama. Focus. Think. Love. The boring is beautiful.

In a famous articulation often attributed to Peter Drucker, the Austrian-born management guru, "What gets measured gets managed.

What activities outside of work felt life-giving and joyful? Who made you feel energized? What new learning or mental pursuits sparked your interest to go deeper? What rituals created more peace, calm, and mental clarity? What physical pursuits did you enjoy? What professional or financial pursuits felt effortless (or even fun)?

A lot of problems are solved by waking up early and working out.

Treat your body like a house you have to live in for another seventy years." He added, "If something has a minor issue, repair it.

Your entire life will change when you realize your standards decide your future. Every time you let something slide, you train yourself to accept less. That’s how goals erode. That's how principles slip. Set your standards. Then hold the line. Especially when it’s hard.

How many folks, in country and in town, Neglect their principal affair; And let, for want of due repair, A real house fall down, To build a castle in the air?[1]

Their deeper message: Life is about direction, not speed.

One fact is clear: Fortune favors the curious.

"Always remember," she said, "everyone we love, they are on loan to us for a short period of time. They are gone in the blink of an eye."

Showing up is the key to life.
You can never bet against the person who just keeps showing up.

Type 1: Management Management Time is what most of us spend the majority of our professional lives in. It is a staple of large organizations. Typical activities of Management Time include: Meetings Calls Presentations Email processing Team and people management