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There’s no need to be mean to yourself
I just started reading book 4000 Weeks, a book that is “basically Oliver Burkeman yelling ‘You have to accept that life is finite!’ for 225 pages with different combinations of different words”, and it’s fantastic because this is maybe the hardest thing any of us will ever learn. Saying it repeatedly is necessary.
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Talk to yourself
I found this video today (courtesy of Underthink) on how much NFL players use positive affirmations to give themselves any little competitive edge they can. It’s a fun watch and a good reminder that we are already talking to ourselves constantly anyway, we might as well be saying good things.
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What I learned last week (#59)
Learned last week: No one can explain flying, how to not take things personally, icebreaker questions, and more.
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How to stop taking things personally
Know that you are not defined by your mistakes or criticism. That gem, and others on this list, have come in handy this week.
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How to help someone new (and also help yourself)
Helping new team members is one of the many things omitted from every job description. Here’s a few different ways to think about increasing empathy towards new team members and being more useful.
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What I Learned Last Week (#6)
This week: drawing tips, crazy 2018 facts, and good advice from smart people.
Writing and drawings by Nick.
