Minutes of a Monday #51
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Brain Food > Go Big
“99% of people in the world are convinced they are incapable of achieving great things, so they aim for the mediocre. The level of competition is thus fiercest for “realistic” goals, paradoxically making them the most time- and energy-consuming.
If you are insecure, guess what? The rest of the world is, too. Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. You are better than you think.
Unreasonable and unrealistic goals are easier to achieve for yet another reason.
Having an unusually large goal is an adrenaline infusion that provides the endurance to overcome the inevitable trials and tribulations that go along with any goal. Realistic goals, goals restricted to the average ambition level, are uninspiring and will only fuel you through the first or second problem, at which point you throw in the towel.
If the potential payoff is mediocre or average, so is your effort. The fishing is best where the fewest go, and the collective insecurity of the world makes it easy for people to hit home runs while everyone else is aiming for base hits. There is just less competition for bigger goals.”
Soul Food
“If my critics saw me walking over the Thames, they would say it was because I couldn't swim."
Margaret Thatcher
LOL
Bill Burr on First Ladies:
Appendix
“If you sit down and write with no preparation or fore-thought, you might bypass the conscious mind and draw from the unconscious. You may find what emerges holds a charge that cannot be duplicated through rational means.”
Rick Rubin (from The Creative Act: A Way of Being)
AOB
Thank you for the good vibes and comments on Minutes of a Monday #50. Ye’re not a bad lot! Have a great week ya’ll - Niall