If someone has the courage to admit they were wrong, you should have the grace to give them credit for admitting it. Rubbing it in encourages them to… - James Clear

To improve, compare little things.

• marketing strategies
• exercise technique
• writing tactics

To be miserable, compare big things.

• career path
• marriage
• net worth

Comparison is the thief of joy when applied broadly, but the teacher of skills when applied narrowly.

You can graduate with the finest degrees. You can read the most useful books. You can enjoy the loving support of family and friends.

But your degrees can't take action for you. Your books can't make the decision for you. Your family can't live your life for you.

There is no substitute for courage. At some point, you have to make the choice.

And I knew that if things were going to improve, I was the one responsible for making it happen.