Enough courage to get started + enough sense to focus on something you're naturally suited for + enough persistence to stay in the game long enough t… - James Clear

Improvements are only temporary until they become part of who you are.

• The goal is not to read a book, the goal is to become a reader.
• The goal is not to run a marathon, the goal is to become a runner.
• The goal is not to learn an instrument, the goal is to become a musician.

Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.

This year, focus on the identity you want to build.

Most of the embarrassing moments of my life happened when I wanted to say no, but ended up saying yes (or saying nothing at all).

Most of the missed opportunities in my life happened when I wanted to say yes, but ended up saying no (or saying nothing at all).

We often think that we want an open road and the ability to choose any direction for ourselves. But sometimes, what we need is a tunnel that can reduce our choices and send us in a focused direction.