“Becker later came to the starting realization on his deathbed: that people’s immortality projects were actually the problem, not the solution; that rather than attempting t implement, often through lethal force, their conceptual self across the world, people should question their conceptual self and become more comfortable with the reality of their own death. Becker called this “the bitter antidote”, and struggled with reconciling it himself as he stared down his own demise. While death is bad, it is inevitable. Therefore, we should not avoid this realization , but rather come to terms with it as best we can. Because once we become comfortable with the fact of our own death - the root terror, the underlying anxiety motivating all of life’s frivolous ambitions - we can then choose our values more freely, unrestrained by the illogical quest for immortality, and freed from dangerous dogmatic views.”
Source: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
“Life is so short that no sooner have you heard the whistle to “get set & go”, you have reached the finish line nearing the death-toll.”
“The road appears longer when you are tired and shorter when you are energetic.The road is the same. It is your frame of mind that changes your perception of the road!!
Life is always the same. Your desires, expectations, disappointments and achievements that define your life and your frame of mind!!”
“The only difference between a happy and an unhappy person is that the former values what he has and the latter always values what he hasn't”
“Our work and activities must be based on solid foundations, which are values and life goals. A house built on a loose foundation will crack over time, be shaken by the wind, and will not meet the needs of its owner.”
Source: Mastering Productivity: The 5 Ingredients of the Optimal Productivity System
“When you value your values, you can design a happy life”
Source: Mastering Productivity: The 5 Ingredients of the Optimal Productivity System
“Consider your values and ultimate goals as the North Star that guided the ancients if they got lost or wanted to know where they were going. Likewise, your values and ultimate goals are the compasses that guide you.”
Source: Mastering Productivity: The 5 Ingredients of the Optimal Productivity System
“When you value your values, you develop a sense of meaning, direction, and motivation.”
Source: Mastering Productivity: The 5 Ingredients of the Optimal Productivity System
“I would date myself. This version of me is refined and defined. I guess that's why I love being single—I'm dating myself.”
“We eventually realize that our entire lives are nothing more than a long journey, and the happy ones are those who choose paths that are in alignment with their values and goals.”
Source: Mastering Productivity: The 5 Ingredients of the Optimal Productivity System