If you think you can learn a lot from reading books, try writing one. - James Clear

Two is twice as good as one, but one is infinitely better than zero.

• One minute of making sales calls is infinitely better than zero minutes.
• One minute of meditation is infinitely better than zero minutes.
• One minute of writing is infinitely better than zero minutes.

Sure, it might be ideal to spend an hour doing these things, but one minute gets you in the game. Now you're learning. Now you're improving. Now results are possible. One doesn't seem like much, but it's something real. At zero, you're still dreaming.

Some of the major drivers of human behavior…

• Safety: Does it provide peace of mind or reduce risk?
• Sex: Does it help them find love or make love?
• Convenience: Does it save time or energy?
• Social norms: Does it help them get along with others?
• Status: Does it improve their standing or help them gain approval?

…which all fit into the larger category of self-interest: How does it serve the person?

Don't ruminate, activate.

I find it is difficult to think my way into a better mood. When I sit and stew, the problem usually grows larger in my mind.

But if I activate — even if it's unrelated to the problem at hand — my mood tends to improve. Action breaks the spell. Move your body, go outside, play an instrument, work in a different room, do something.

Movement changes your state. And when your state changes, your perspective changes. New solutions appear. You notice options that were invisible when your mind was stuck running the same loop.