What this does mean, however, is that you should identify and strive to cut out all the superficial things in your life. You should be fully intentio… - Brad Stulberg

The take-home message wasn't that the majority of these great performers did their best work at a certain time of day, or that there is an optimal hour for productivity. Rather, each individual figured out when they were most alert and focused, and designed their day accordingly. These individuals were optimizing around their respective chronotypes, which is the scientific term for the unique ebb and flow of energy that everyone experiences over the course of 24 hours.

A better approach to finding your passion is to lower the bar from perfect to interesting, then give yourself permission to pursue your interests with an open mind.

Stress + rest = growth. This equation holds true regardless of what it is that you are trying to grow.