Here's a rule I find useful: You should attempt things that are difficult enough to guarantee some early embarrassment, but important enough that lo… - James Clear

Many times in life the decision is not whether to do one thing or another, but when to emphasize one aspect over another.

Rest or train? Research or write? Diversify or concentrate?

Opposite answers can both be right. The question is: which one is the right answer for right now.

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.

Yes, a habit can be completed in just a few seconds, but it can also shape the actions that you take for minutes or hours afterward. Habits are like the entrance ramp to a highway. They lead you down a path and, before you know it, you’re speeding toward the next behavior. It seems to be easier to continue what you are already doing than to start doing something different. You sit through a bad movie for two hours. You keep snacking even when you’re already full.