3-2-1: On the biggest barrier to learning, powerful self-talk strategies, and the ripples we leave behind
3-2-1: On the biggest barrier to learning, powerful self-talk strategies, and the ripples we leave behindHappy 3-2-1 Thursday! In addition to being an author, I also helped launch a book publisher called Authors Equity. Today, I want to shine some light on an exciting new book we are publishing... This is Strategy by Seth Godin Seth has written 21 bestselling books and he has a gift for breaking down complex concepts into simple, actionable ideas. This is Strategy isn't just a book about tactics or quick fixes—it's about seeing the bigger picture and making intentional, long-term moves that align with your goals. It makes strategy accessible to everyone, whether you're running a business, leading a team, or just trying to get a better handle on your personal projects. And now, here are 3 ideas, 2 quotes, and 1 question to consider this week... 3 Ideas From MeI. "Ideas that are hoarded help no one. Success follows generosity." II. "In many cases, you'll find the only thing preventing you from learning is your ego. No one enjoys feeling foolish, but attempting something new requires that you climb down from your perch and struggle as a beginner. You must ask questions that reveal your ignorance or attempt skills that make you look uncoordinated. Learning demands the willingness to live in a brief state of discomfort. You must believe that looking like a fool for an hour will not ruin your reputation for life." III. "Self-talk strategies: If you need confidence, talk to yourself the way you would talk to a friend. If you need persistence, talk to yourself the way you would talk to a student. If you need patience, talk to yourself the way you would talk to a child." 2 Quotes From OthersI. Graphic designer and illustrator Seymour Chwast reminds us that working harder may not be the answer: "If you dig a hole and it's in the wrong place, digging it deeper isn't going to help." Source: The Left-Handed Designer II. Author Terry Pratchett on the ripples we leave behind: "No one is finally dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away, until the clock wound up winds down, until the wine she made has finished its ferment, until the crop they planted is harvested. The span of someone's life is only the core of their actual existence." Source: Reaper Man 1 Question For YouForget about the outcome and focus on what precedes it. Am I putting myself in good positions and creating the conditions for success? Want to share this issue of 3-2-1 via text, social media, or email? Just copy and paste this link: https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1/october-24-2024 Until next week, James Clear p.s. No one is above the law.
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