“A donkey equally hungry and thirsty stuck between a bale of hay and water will die of starvation and thirst, unable to make a decision between the two.” ~ Nassim Taleb
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Hone
“He who wrestles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.” ~ Edmund Burke
Fly
“When setting out on a journey, do not seek advice from those who have never left home.” ~ Rumi
Ignore the Naysayers
“Anyone who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll stones out of his way, but must accept his lot calmly if they even roll a few more upon it.” ~ Albert Schweitzer
Small Acts
“A small act is worth a million thoughts.” ~ Ai Weiwei
Good Enough
“Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.” ~ Voltaire
Be a Polymath
“Specialization is for Insects.” ~ Robert Heinlein
Propel
“Strong reasons make strong actions.” ~ William Shakespeare
Proactivity
“Instead of reacting to or worrying about conditions over which they have little or no control, proactive people focus their time and energy on things they can control.” ~ Stephen Covey
Peer Pressure
“You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” ~ Jim Rohn