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by
Jim Kwik
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August 29 - August 30, 2020
LIE NO. 6: THE CRITICISM OF OTHER PEOPLE MATTERS
“Why do you do what you do? You’re such a unique actor, and you’re a little bit extreme on camera.”
“I act that way because I want to give the people who are watching permission to be themselves. The biggest travesty in the world is people preventing and limiting themselves from expressing who they really are because they’re afraid of what other people think.”
“freeing people from ...
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The purpose of my life had always been to free people from concern. . . . How will you serve the world? What do they need that your talent can provide? That’s all you have to figure out. . . . The effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is. Everything you gain in life will rot and fall apart, and all that will be left of you is what was in your heart.26
The fastest learners on the planet are children, and that’s partly because they don’t care what others think of them.
Part of being limitless is learning to let go of the fear of criticism from other people.
Don’t allow other people’s opinions and expectations to run or ruin your life.
It’s not your job to like, love, or respect me. It’s mine.
LIE NO. 7: GENIUS...
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greatness isn’t born, it’s grown.”
Genius is not born; it’s made through deep practice.
motivation mo·ti·va·tion (noun) The purpose one has for taking action. The energy required for someone to behave in a particular way.
motivation is not fixed. No one has a set level of motivation.
Motivation also doesn’t mean you must enjoy something that you need to do.
motivation is not something you wake up with or not.
Motivation is not something you have; it’s something you do.
Motivation = Purpose × Energy × S3
When you combine purpose, energy, and small simple steps (S3), you get sustainable motivation.
the ultimate form of motivation is the ...
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Think about it as energy management. Creating it, investing it,...
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In this section, we’ll talk about how to cultivate powerful sustainable motivation around learning and life that lasts. We’ll achieve this by getting clear on your purpose, fostering the mental and physical energy that will sustain you, and establishing small simple steps. And tapping flow states.
Purpose drives us to act, and our purpose must be clear enough that we know why we’re acting and what we’re hoping to gain.
Generating sufficient energy is vital—if you’re tired or sleepy, or if your brain is foggy, then you won’...
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Small simple steps take minimal effort and keep you from being para...
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finding flow is the ultimate boon t...
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As a child, my purpose and motivation (motive for taking action) was to compensate for my lack of talent with hard work, to prove to myself I was capable.
I have clear and definite purpose. I don’t want anyone to struggle and suffer the way I did.
The mission that drives me is to unlock better, brighter brains.
Often our greatest struggles lead to our grea...
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I’ve learned there is a gift in most challenges.
I’ve had to become really clear on my purpose, my identity, my values, and my reasons for doing what I do every day.
A goal is the point one wishes to achieve. A purpose is the reason one aims at to achieve a goal.
Purpose can guide life decisions, influence behavior, shape goals, offer a sense of direction, and create meaning.
my life purpose is to create a world of better, brighter brains.
passion and purpose are not the same thing; instead, one leads to the other.
It’s about experimenting to see what ignites your joy.
passion is what lights you up inside.
Purpose is what you’re here to share with the world. It’s how you use your passion.
we all have the same purpose: to help other people through our passion.
to share the knowledge and skills w...
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the two most powerful words in the English language are the shortest: “I am.” Whatever you put after those two words determines your destiny.
The highest drive we have is to act consistently with how we perceive ourselves—it is one of the most powerful forces in the universe.
Your behavior has to support your values in some way, or there is no drive for it.
Our values have a hierarchy to them.
My values are love, growth, contribution, and adventure, in that order.
When we’re unaware of our values and the values of the people closest to us, it creates a space for conflict to arise; discord usually results from values conflicting.
When it comes to doing anything in life, reasons reap rewards.
feeling good is not required to feel motivated.
You could feel amazing and still get nothing done if your reasons for doing so are not strong enough.
