Your problems adjust to their true level of importance after a hard workout and a good night of sleep. - James Clear

your focus should be on becoming a type of person you want to be, not a specific goal

Remain playful as your responsibilities increase. It's easy to become serious when people and results depend on you, but nearly everyone's performance improves when they proceed lightly through the world.

Anyone can listen. All you have to do is stop talking.

But to be a good listener, you have to stop talking and be interested.

Genuine curiosity is the precursor to understanding, and a good listener helps the other person feel understood.