Do things for your own satisfaction. Consider praise from others to be a bonus. If you don't work for their validation in the first place, you won't … - James Clear

Your first task is to find what feels effortless to you.

Your second task is to put maximum effort into it.

It's easier to optimize a modest start than to begin with a perfect start. Starting is the hard part, so start small and get in the mix. You'll learn a lot and you'll realize you don't need to have it all figured out to begin.

Lack of confidence kills more dreams than lack of ability.

Talent matters—especially at elite levels—but people talk themselves out of giving their best effort long before talent becomes the limiting factor.

You're capable of more than you know. Don't be your own bottleneck.