Gut reactions are usually very wrong or very right. They tend to be wrong when they are based purely on emotion and in domains where you lack experi… - James Clear

When choosing a new habit many people seem to ask themselves, "What can I do on my best days?"<br/><br/>The trick is to ask, "What can I stick to even on my worst days?"<br/><br/>Start small. Master the art of showing up. Scale up when you have the time, energy, and interest.

Don't let a title become a trap.

• "I have to be a doctor."
• "I need to get into that school."
• "I can't quit this job—it's Google."

There are many ways to live an amazing life. Stop thinking about the status of this particular title and focus on the substance of what you want. You'll often find there are many ways to get similar amounts of joy, purpose, or freedom.

If you attach your happiness to a single path, you'll become blind to other wonderful opportunities around you. And many of them might be a better fit for you or deliver a similar result with less struggle.

Charity can be a lifestyle, not merely a gift.

Read charitably. Give the author your most favorable interpretation.

Listen charitably. Donate your undivided attention.

Work charitably. Be generous with your expertise.

In this way, you make charity a daily habit.