Recalculating the cost of convenience

Convenience is seductive, and we trade precious things away for it all the time. Part of the reason it dominates our lives is that we only consider the cost once. After that, it continues to remind us of the benefits–the time and hassle and decisions we save. But convenience can cost us. Our humanity, our health, our well-being, our connection to others, and to what we truly care about. Even if it’s a habit, it might be worth reminding ourselves of what we’ve given up in exchange.

Act now!

Start where you are. Start with what you’ve got. Start now. Now is the perfect moment. It only feels ‘fast’ if we’re rushing. Don’t rush. But act with deliberate progress.

Most arguments are ego competitions

Avoiding stupidity is easier than seeking brilliance. Most arguments are ego competitions disguised as truth-seeking. Learning to say "you're probably right" will save you a lot of time and energy.