motivation and discipline


Straight to the point

You say to yourself "I worked hard today, I'm tired". You have a running list of things that you think you ought to accomplish but then put them off day after day.

That was me for about the last 10 years.  But I did the math and realized the track that I was on wasn't heading where I wanted to go.  Every day closer to the end with no meaningful middle.  

Start today and make something every day.  One of the most powerful tools in your toolbox for happiness is self expression - Use it










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