Much More to it Than “Just Do It”
Nike got a lot of mileage out of their “Just do it” slogan. But as a recipe for change, this mantra leaves much to be desired.
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Nike got a lot of mileage out of their “Just do it” slogan. But as a recipe for change, this mantra leaves much to be desired.
Being physically confined, for whatever reason, can lead people to do some crazy things. It’s worthwhile learning to recognize this, so we can better understand ourselves and others when it happens.
Worry and anxiety are some of the most prevalent forms of mental disturbance. Yet a basic understanding of worry, the purpose it serves, and how to work with worry, can bring relief to many.
So much of personal improvement calls for overcoming ingrained behaviors and replacing them with awareness and conscious decisions. Yet living on autopilot can be useful, as long as you take care to design the course you follow.
In a quest to become more efficient, organized and productive, I’ve come to understand that achievement requires more than just “buckling down” and “cranking it out.” Lasting success in complex, creative work takes three distinct kinds of effort.
Most people long for more freedom. Yet self-imposed constraints, used wisely, can make us healthier, more productive and more creative.
In the US, civil discourse has taken a backseat to arguing and hostility. What we need instead is a way to really listen to one another and stand together. The example of the Balkan people can help.
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