#88 I write every day to understand what I want to say

ByLukas
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I basically write the same song over and over, but they’re just verses of this one really long one. I’m trying to figure it out.

The Tallest Man on Earth

I write every day so I start to understand what I really want to say.

I don’t usually get it right on the first try; maybe I’m not even getting close after 100 iterations.

And that’s fine.

There probably won’t be one post that captures it all.

Maybe understanding emerges from whole of the 100 iterations instead?

Sculpting away, day by day.

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#84 Long-term Side Effects of Procrastinating

ByLukas

I can choose to procrastinate on a project for weeks – then finish it all in one go, right before the deadline.

In absolute terms, I might have been very efficient with my time – but the time I saved, I spent frustrated with myself.

The long-term effect on my self-image: I’m a procrastinator.

What if I work a little bit on a project every single day – and have it finished well before the deadline?

I might spend more time in total – but every day, every moment spent makes me feel good about myself.

The long-term effect on my self-image: I cultivate an identity of discipline and consistency. I do what I believe to be good for me. I build character. Taking small daily actions towards a goal becomes part of my identity.

What’s more: I avoid the frustration and resentment that comes with procrastination (=not doing what I know I should be doing), and feel good about myself instead.

Long-term, the benefits of small daily actions always outweigh huge last-minute efforts.

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#290 Your unique contribution

ByLukas

What do you see that others don’t even notice?

What do you feel that others don’t even seem to care about?

What do you like to do that most others never even entertain?

What do you write about that most others haven’t even considered?

And instead of seeing such differences as a societal warning sign, discouraging you from pursuing it…

Can you see them as an encouraging sign of unique contributions you’re about to make?

Embrace your individuality.

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#214 Who’s in charge right now?

ByLukas

Habit hardliner. Epicurean. Ruthless achiever. Compassionate pushover.

I identify with all of the above, my friend. And even though they can all be positive, I’m pretty good at letting those qualities shine in the wrong situations.

The habit hardliner over-disciplining themselves and those around them.

The epicurean making indulgent food decisions every day.

The ruthless achiever neglecting their family.

The compassionate guy being a pushover in business negotiations.

So more out of necessity than ambition, I started asking myself: Who’s in charge right now?

Are they the adequate identity to be in charge in whatever situation you’re in?

It’s insightful. Not always fun. But insightful.

And as you know by now, I like to share insights with you, my friend. Because who knows, maybe one day, one of these insights will be enlightening to you, too?

So I invite you to give it a try.

Right here, right now: who’s in charge?

Maybe you’ve let some of your qualities shine in the wrong situations too.

#330 You only need one

ByLukas

You only need to stick to one new habit to prove to yourself that you can change.

One habit. One small activity. One Teeny Tiny Trust Builder where you don’t give up, but stay on track.

Why would you make this hard on yourself?

Write one sentence a day.

Learn one word a day.

Meditate for 1 minute.

Make it ridiculously small if you want.

But stick with it.

Stick with it on day one. And the next day. And the next. And also on the day when the universe seems to conspire against you.

Stick with it, because that one silly little activity can be the start of a changed life.

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