It’s a temptation that exists for everyone — for talk and hype to replace action. - Ryan Holiday

Watch the stars in their courses and imagine yourself running alongside them. Think constantly on the changes of the elements into each other, for such thoughts wash away the dust of earthly life.” — MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 7.47

You can't expect to get better at something you don't actually do. You have to get your reps in.

What is defeat? Nothing but education; nothing but the first steps to something better. — WENDELL PHILLIPS