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Quote: Cost of Inaction
Ideas: Habits, Joy, and Walking
Article: What Makes You Happy
Tweet: Daily Routines
Question: Energy
Quote
From 2,000 years ago, the Roman lawyer, writer, and speaker Cicero on the dangers of indecision:
“More is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Indecision is the thief of opportunity. It will steal you blind.”
Related to this, studies show that at the end of our lives, we have more regrets from inaction than from actions done wrong. The pain of inaction lasts longer than the pain of incorrect action.
Let’s not let that be us.
Consider one area of your life you need to make a decision on and do it.
There are times in life when you need more information to make a decision and there are other times when you just need to act on the information you have.
Ideas From Me
I.
"When I get my life in order, I'll read books, start the workout habit, and invest in relationships."
No.
These habits ARE how you get your life in order.
The things you want to put off until you solve your current problem might be the solution to your current problem.
II.
A very simple way to improve your life:
Identify the activities that bring you joy.
And then do more of those things.
III.
Walking has so many powerful benefits:
• reduces stress
• improves circulation
• improves sleep quality
• boosts your mood and energy
• aids in digestion (post-meal walks)
Great opportunity to stack with other habits: walk + sunlight + podcast + call a loved one.
Also, it’s good to go on a walk occasionally with no technology or agenda.
Article
What Makes You Happy from Morgan Housel
“A weird thing in life is that everyone strives for a good life because they think it will make them happy. But what actually brings happiness is the contrast between what you have now and whatever you were just doing.”
Tweet
Neat chart showing the daily routines of famous creative people.
This is fascinating.
Which famous creator has a similar schedule to you?
— Dickie Bush 🚢 (@dickiebush)
2:02 PM • Apr 14, 2023
Question
What can you do today that will energize you?
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Make it a great weekend.
Much love,
Beau Burns
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