Words to Live by
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility comes from being superior to your former self.”― Ernest Hemingway
#32. Ruthless Focus, Relentless Execution
It’s true.
Likewise, no challenge can withstand our sustained action.
When it comes to making things happen on a consistent basis, no
single strategy has served me better than extreme focus and relentless
execution.
Act on your best idea, in some small way.
Over time, with sustained
focus, relentless thinking, and little actions, you compound your effort
into greater results.
Keep in mind, that sometimes the best way to get great results is to take massive action.
In the words of Dan Brown, “Everything is possible. The impossible just takes longer.”
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#33. Take Action
“Life is like a game of chess. To win you have to make a move.” — Allan Rufus, The Master’s Sacred Knowledge
As Tony Robbins reminds us, “It’s not knowing what to do, it’s doing what you know.”
Our power is our ability to act.
Exercise it.
Life’s not static.
Lead a life of action.
Taking action helps you deal with change.
A lot of success in life
is about reducing the gap between knowing what to do, and actually doing
what you know.
Taking action keeps you from wallowing in misery, and
it helps build momentum.
If you’re worried that you missed the boat, remind yourself of this timeless Chinese proverb:
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
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