Lying clogs much...

Lying clogs much mental bandwidth. It takes processing power to come up with the fabrication, remember it, manage it, act differently, etc. It’s heavy baggage. It wastes so much energy to carry. Truth takes no memory or processing. Just tell it how it is, describe reality aloud.

When you get all that...

When you get all that you wanted, you discover you didn't actually need it. Your life's needs are simple. Joy lies is simple experiences. It's us who complicate things and chase a life of greed.

Focusing on past accomplishments creates obstacles to...

Focusing on past accomplishments creates obstacles to success in the present. If you're still talking about something great you did 20 years ago like it was yesterday, your ego is getting in the way. What you did in the past makes a good story. What you're doing now makes a difference.

Don't make big decisions under the influence of...

Don't make big decisions under the influence of a strong emotion. Avoid doing this especially during the night, when you are already vulnerable and emotional. Big decisions takes time and clarity of mind. So take all the time to gain clarity especially if it's a life changing decision. Wake up the next morning and think if you are feeling the same.

Letting go isn’t about...

Letting go isn’t about forgetting the past – it’s about having the strength to embrace the present and all that is new and different in this day. Happiness doesn’t start with a relationship, a vacation, a job, or money. It starts with your thinking and what you tell yourself every day.

Learn from others' mistakes

Learn from others' mistakes. It's the only way to make your journey better. Don't waste time criticizing the choices of others, instead learn from their choices and apply that knowledge to your journey.

You will go through...

You will go through different phases in life. Your life is a chapter book. Let each just chapter end as it's meant to be. Reflect and keep moving forward. Different phases are like seasons. They are here to take something to give back something. Don't fear the changes, embrace it. Fear won't save you. Face those phases, it'll make you stronger.

Every opportunity is attached to...

Every opportunity is attached to a person. Opportunities do not float like clouds in the sky. They’re attached to people. If you’re looking for an opportunity — including one that has a financial payoff — you’re really looking for a person.

It’s not up to you to convince others to...

It’s not up to you to convince others to change their way of thinking. It's your job to live by example and let others see the way you’re choosing to think and live. They will then see the rewards that come as a consequence of your thinking and behaving.

I rarely feel rushed when...

I rarely feel rushed when I am working on the most important thing. The act of making progress on what matters—even if it's small—is calming. It's such a simple idea: Simply do the most important thing first and you rarely feel like you don't have enough time for what matters.

Don't try to be interesting..

Don't try to be interesting. Be a lifelong learner, work on something bigger than yourself, make it the intention to make 1 person laugh a day. And an interesting personality is a byproduct.

Appreciate every moment you have with...

 Appreciate every moment you have with the people you love. You never know when those moments are going to stop. Enjoy your loved ones. Time will one day be the separator.

When you get to a place of...

When you get to a place of acceptance, it's not that you no longer feel the loss of something anymore. But you no longer resist the reality of your situation. And most importantly you stop trying to make it something that it isn't. That's acceptance.

Any relationship worthwhile is...

Any relationship worthwhile is one where you receive joy and give of yourself. When those you love ask for you to give, be there for them in the best way you can.

Stereotypes, though sometimes...

Stereotypes, though sometimes cruel, do not spawn out of thin air. Humans are pattern recognition machines, constantly scanning for consistencies. Pretty much all stereotypes hold partial validity and can be traced to a explainable cause.

Don't wait for others to...

Don't wait for others to complete you. That is not how love works. First learn how to love yourself,  then love others. There are no shortcuts to self acceptance. Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.

When it's over, I want to...

When it's over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms. When it's over, I don't want to wonder if I have made of my life something particular, and real. I don't want to find myself sighing and frightened, or full of argument. I don't want to end up simply having visited this world.

Strangely, life gets harder when...

Strangely, life gets harder when you try to make it easy. Exercising might be hard, but never moving makes life harder. Uncomfortable conversations are hard, but avoiding every conflict is harder. Mastering your craft is hard, but having no skills is harder. Easy has a cost.

Failure is a...

Failure is a one-time expense. Regret is an ongoing expense. Always Do Your Best. Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.

If you seek influence and...

If you seek influence and respect. Build a life that's desirable to most. And be the kind of man others want to emulate. If nobody wants to be like you, everything you say will be ignored.

Take pride in who...

Take pride in who you are. Every dark night, every “setback”, all of it got you to this exact moment. You beat all of it. That’s amazing, you’ve come so far.

People can’t feel what you are...

People can’t feel what you are going through. They aren’t living your life!  So, let go of what they say about you. There is great freedom in leaving others to their opinions. And there is a huge weight lifted when you take nothing personally.

Sometimes you must act before...

Sometimes you must act before you are ready. We often wait too long before we take action, especially with no outside pressure. We let opportunities go past because we think we have time. When the opportunity is there take it. Tomorrow is promised to no one. Ready is a lie. You'll never be ready. Start messy and adjust – just like everyone else.

Your perception of what’s happening around you is...

Your perception of what’s happening around you is cultivated through your thoughts and feelings. When things seem dim, it’s because your identification with only the mind as a source of wellbeing is allowing you to see it as such. Take a retreat from the mind with mindfulness.

Hungry is different than...

Hungry is different than greedy. Diligently focus on your journey, allow and encourage others the same inspiration. Stay hungry, not greedy.

Social media has stunted our ability to...

Social media has stunted our ability to reinvent our thinking, because our ideas are increasingly cumulative: Every opinion we’ve ever posted online is memorialized. With such a well-documented history of beliefs, changing your mind on something important or controversial can feel like weakness and open you up to public criticism. The solution to this is to take most of your opinions off the electronic grid.

Go alone to go...

Go alone to go faster. Go together to go far. To make it far in the journey, you'll need other's help and their wisdom. And life is a long journey. You need other people. Don't be a lone wolf. You won't survive much longer.

Stop trying to make everyone else...

Stop trying to make everyone else like you, you don't even like everyone else. When you live to please others for validation you end up empty of life because you've sacrificed what's best for you for what's best for them. Be selfish with your life, it's YOURS!

If you are the creative type...

If you are the creative type, you get bombarded with too many thoughts and ideas all the time. Writing your thoughts down is the best way to organize them. It helps you capture your ideas, process your feelings, and stay distraction-free. Organize your thoughts.

Don’t let a failed plan...

Don’t let a failed plan ruin the rest of your day. Take it in. Take a moment. Regroup. Refocus, and move forward the best you can.

Unless you try to do something beyond...

Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow. If you don't challenge yourself, you will never realize what you can become. A huge part of your growth will come from consistently challenging yourself.