2 Quotes From Others
I.
Engineer and inventor Colin Chapman offers a guiding principle for high-performance:
"Simplify, then add lightness."
Source: Lotus Europa
II.
Author and journalist Min Jin Lee on what is important:
"I heard in a sermon once that the definition of self-control was to choose the important over the urgent.
Often, I've wished that I could've had quicker success, greater financial security, more respect, et cetera, as a writer. For nearly twelve years now since leaving the law, I have often felt ashamed for wanting to be a writer and doubtful of my talents.
What helped in these moments was to consider what was important, rather than the urgent feelings of embarrassment and helplessness. What was important is still important now: to learn to write better in order to better complete the vision one holds in one's head and to enjoy the writing, because the work has to be the best part."
Source: Free Food for Millionaires (hat tip to Paul Millerd)