Life instantly improves when you don't blame other people and focus on what you can control. - James Clear

You're more likely to unlock a big leap in performance by trying differently than by trying harder. You might be able to work 10% harder, but a different approach might work 10x better. Remain focused on the core problem, but explore a new line of attack. Persistence is not just about effort, but also strategy. Don't merely try harder, try differently.

A few tips on how to be a better writer:

– write about what fascinates you<br/>– make one point per sentence<br/>– use stories to make your point<br/>– cut extra words like "really" and "very"<br/>– read the whole thing out loud<br/>– post publicly (you'll try harder when you know others will read it)

And finally, be more thoughtful about what you consume. The quality of ideas you put in determines the quality of ideas you put out.

Life rarely changes in a positive way without an increase in responsibility.

That can mean taking ownership of your health or committing to a relationship or starting a business.

Whatever it is, if you want the trajectory to change, the amount of responsibility usually has to change.