Join 📚 Jim's Highlights
A batch of the best highlights from what Jim's read, .
They help us make wiser choices, so we can do things that tend to work better. They’re like an inner compass that can guide us, help us find our way, and give us a sense of purpose. They provide motivation, giving us the strength to do what really matters. When life is dull and gray, they add some color. When you act on them, they give you a sense of fulfillment—a sense of being true to yourself, living life your way, behaving like the sort of person you really want to be.
The Happiness Trap
Russ Harris
The underpinnings of willpower are physiological. **There are many willpower traps we can avoid simply by taking better care of ourselves.** Your body plays a crucial role in your ability to exert self-control, so make it a priority. Focus on the fundamentals: good sleep, regular exercise, proper nutrition, and mindfulness. Get your body strong and your mind will follow.
I Have 10 Pieces of Willpower Wisdom to Share With You
Charlotte Grysolle
Performance should be a sacred, screen-free place, at least in terms of what the performers are putting out to the audience (there’s no stopping the myriad of phones aimed at the stage by the audience, nor do I care too much about that). But an iPad on a mic stand is immediately distracting, and builds a barrier between the player and the audience.
The LONG HAUL: To iPad or Not to iPad
Rachel Baiman
...catch up on these, and many more highlights
Readwise