How to Be Unhappy: -stay inside all day -move as little as possible -spend more than you earn -take yourself (and life) too seriously -look for reas… - James Clear

You have to run your own race. Problems begin the moment you start comparing your results to someone who is playing under different conditions.

• The 40-year-old entrepreneur with three kids has different constraints than the single 27-year-old.
• A painter with 20 years of practice shouldn't be the benchmark for someone in year two.
• Someone caring for aging parents is not in the same position as someone with no obligations outside work.

Play your own game. Emphasize gradual progress and keep the comparison internal. Are you getting a little better today?

When considering a new project or opportunity, one of the first questions to ask is, "How do I want to spend my days?"

Make as few choices as possible that violate your answer.

Many opportunities seem exciting but actually give you less of the life you want.

Amazing social skills are a superpower.

The ability to deliver bad news in a good way is a superpower.

The ability to de-escalate a tense situation into a calm one is a superpower.

The ability to transform a lose/win situation into a win/win situation is a superpower.