Watch your mouth.
We use language to speak and think our reality into existence.
I could never learn how to do that.
The people who do that (e.g. coding, kiteboarding, public speaking) are on another level / are crazy.
I’m just not X (e.g. experienced enough, a morning person, good with people).
Trust me, you don’t know what you’re capable of. Stop telling yourself what you aren’t and what you can’t do in life.
🔗 Tell a different story.
It is impossible to fulfill your need for connection and meaning if you’re always interacting with others on the surface. We are all familiar with the surface-level “Hi—How are you?—I’m great, and you?” conversations at work and social events.
Slow down. Go deeper. Practice generous listening.
When someone senses that you are truly listening to them (and not simply waiting for your turn to speak), they will relax and share more openly.
Get curious about this remarkable person in front of you and put in the effort to try and understand their perspective.
Seek first to understand. Then to be understood. — Dr. Stephen Covey
The earlier in the day I exercise, the better.
It generates an emotional lift that pays dividends throughout the rest of the day.
The longer I put off exercise, the more likely I am to miss the opportunity altogether — I’ll find excuses to not workout at all, or something genuinely important will fill the time.
🔗 There’s no excuse to not get moving in the morning
