Pain is a Re-prioritizer
In the midst of hurting, assigning importance becomes obvious: without our health, we can not pursue frivolities. I care nothing about work, deadlines, or money …
priorities
Urgent vs Important
The urgent is almost never important, but if we put off the ‘important’ (because it is more difficult or divisive) it will eventually become both …
The point is never the point
When people say "The point is…" it isn’t. To declare primacy, to center one idea, is to elevate and exalt one perspective, usually the speakers. …
You create your state
Things affect you because you decide to care: you made it about you. Most of your cares are small and serve no one, not even …
Productivity can displace the goal
Productivity is necessary, but don’t forget why you are being productive. Why are you trying so hard? To live well? You can do that right …