Don't stick to a path that is no longer worth pursuing

Anytime you stay mired in a losing endeavor, that is when you are slowing your progress. Anytime you stick to something when there are better opportunities out there, that is when you are slowing your progress. Contrary to popular belief, quitting will get you to where you want to go faster.

Tendency to think they will have more time

People have a tendency to think they will have more time available one month from today than they have today, so they say yes to things now, assuming they'll have the time later. This leads them to take on new commitments that they shouldn't—meaning they say "Yes" and then later say "Damn!"

An infinite game is played to keep playing

A finite game is played to win; there are clear victors and losers. An infinite game is played to keep playing; the goal is to maximize winning across all participants. Debate is a finite game. Marriage is an infinite game. A great deal of unnecessary suffering in the world comes from not knowing the difference.

Not all progress is visible

Not all progress is visible. Don’t beat yourself up when things aren’t visible. One workout won't make you fit, but it is better than no workout. A small deposit in your savings today won’t get you to your goal, but it moves you closer. The daily grind is part of the process.

Taking responsibility is a better signal than whining

People with confidence, power, and reserves are able to admit when they are wrong, when things aren’t working and when it doesn’t turn out the way they hoped. If you’re hoping to demonstrate power, confidence, or status, taking responsibility is a better signal than whining.

How will you spend today’s tickets?

While it’s tempting to view our days as an amusement park with unlimited rides, that’s not really true. It might not maximize our impact or enjoyment either. In fact, we each have a limited number of tickets to trade in. Limited time, limited opportunities, limited money, and other resources. How will you spend today’s tickets?

Most daily actions evaporate

One of the simplest ways to win is to always connect the small things you do to the larger thing you hope to accomplish. Five minutes can be spent working on something trivial or working on something life-changing. A brief session of work-oriented toward a great cause is always time well spent. Most daily actions evaporate. Some accumulate.