This isn’t a competition. It’s a collaboration.
All in LONG PULLS
“I am effectively giving this recommendation to myself. Get obsessed with to-do lists, but don’t get too obsessed. They really help me get stuff done instead of just sitting around doing nothing, but they do tend to take over my life a little and possibly contribute to an underlying feeling of anxiety.”
“I would recommend finding something that you enjoy outside of your career or passion. For example, I reached a point where everything in my life revolved around music. So I’ve picked up some hobbies, like playing basketball, and watching Netflix, and cooking, etc. Being a whole person, not just pieces of one.”
“Be more sceptical. Not cynical (admittedly that's a tricky line to walk), but demand a reasonable standard of evidence for everything, be it scientific, social, personal, or political.”
“Swimming. All year round. Summer in the sea or a lake. Winter is trickier if you’re holed up in a mountainous snow but for the most part there’s a heated community pool nearby. I recommend 3 mornings a week. This will make amends for whatever else you do.”
“Go swimming as often as possible. Or, if you’re one of those weirdos who hates getting wet, ride bikes.”
“I think we'd have a lot more success with others if we listened and empathized. I understand it is difficult. I understand it might not even be possible. But people change when they're accepted and treated kindly.”
“Go and do that ‘thing’ that you have always wanted to do. Make the time and try to enjoy the process.”
“Stop watching or reading regular news. It only puts fear and worries into peoples heads. You'll have a much happier life without it.”
“I’m not saying socks will lead to true happiness, but I think they probably help. Sorry, and also love yourself and carpe diem and all the rest of it. But mainly the socks. After all, socks last longer than thoughts ever do.”
“Workout. It really sucks in the moment, but it really improves my body, sense of self, and overall attitude in life.”
“Go to see a live show with one of your favourite artists. And even if it’s not really one of your favourites, or even someone you’ve heard of before, go anyway.”
