Problem #1: Winners and losers have the same goals. - James Clear

Books are more likely to change minds than conversations.

There is too much happening internally during conversation:

Did that sound stupid?<br/>What do they think of me?<br/>Will I lose the friendship over this opinion?

Books can let you chew on an idea without social risk.

Before you dream about the view from the summit, ask yourself if you're willing to keep your head down, focus on the path, and spend your life walking up the side of a very big hill.

It takes years of walking to earn a minute at the top.

The bad workouts are the most important ones. It's easy to train when you feel good, but it's crucial to show up when you don't feel like it—even if you do less than you hope.

Going to the gym for 15 minutes might not improve your performance, but it reaffirms your identity. It's not always about what happens during the workout. It's about becoming the type of person who doesn't miss workouts.