I had a coach years ago who first told me "life is long" and it blew my mind. She said "'Life is short' is bullshit. It's backwards. If life were short, it would make more sense to tolerate [whatever] because it will be over soon. Like ripping off a bandage. But life is long. Make your decisions accordingly. Cultivate habits that will help you enjoy yourself because otherwise you'll be suffering for a lonnnnng time."
Yayy!! This is a sweet reminder of being hopeful in your chaos!! Belated Happy Birthday, Brian!! I reread Matt’s thread now, and also love the fact that you had done different jobs at different times! Maybe your silliest idea will the one that take you far and you’ll never know unless you try it!! <3
Always a grounding voice to read, man. Always love hearing your story, even if I've heard it before. Looking forward to continuing to be there with you in this next phase of serendipity.
And life is both short and long -- always a middle way to find! Urgency and patience, somehow at the same time :)
I had a coach years ago who first told me "life is long" and it blew my mind. She said "'Life is short' is bullshit. It's backwards. If life were short, it would make more sense to tolerate [whatever] because it will be over soon. Like ripping off a bandage. But life is long. Make your decisions accordingly. Cultivate habits that will help you enjoy yourself because otherwise you'll be suffering for a lonnnnng time."
I like that framing!
Such a great reminder
Pressfield didn’t have subscribers when he was in his car ! 😬. ………Write !
What a powerful message about "life is long". This has motivated my mind today.
Thanks for the recommendations.
<3 Inna
Listen to the podcast if you have a chance, y te mando beso de pez :)
Happy birthday Brian, what a great message. Can't wait to read more from you!
Yessss thank you Renee :) I'm excited to test out this new format!
Yayy!! This is a sweet reminder of being hopeful in your chaos!! Belated Happy Birthday, Brian!! I reread Matt’s thread now, and also love the fact that you had done different jobs at different times! Maybe your silliest idea will the one that take you far and you’ll never know unless you try it!! <3
Thanks Anjali!!
"Life is long."
Love it. Great stuff in this issue. Thx!
Thanks for checking the YT as well Abbey!
Always a grounding voice to read, man. Always love hearing your story, even if I've heard it before. Looking forward to continuing to be there with you in this next phase of serendipity.
And life is both short and long -- always a middle way to find! Urgency and patience, somehow at the same time :)