You do not have to monetise your every hobby. It’s okay to write a novel that you will never publish. It’s okay to read books that don’t have anything to do with your career progression. It’s okay to use some of your time to live your life, and not hustle.
@BBC_Worklife Good article raising awareness. However, there is no link for further information thereby continuing the cycle of communication and guidance under-support for side hustlers
Diversify your sources of meaning.
If your sport or job is the be-all end-all of your life, you are making yourself fragile.
Any failure becomes an attack on your self-worth & status.
All-in looks good on social media. A robust sense of self works better in real life.
The idea of perfect balance is an illusion:
•Stop trying to be great at everything
•Figure out what matters to you most
•Evaluate tradeoffs
•Communicate with loved ones
•Direct your energy accordingly
•Adjust over time
Drop the weight of balance and see how you feel.
Mikel Arteta organised a dinner with the Arsenal players & their families & told them to write a note of encouragement to help them win the Premier League, with the notes now on display at London Colney. ❤️ [Arsenal YouTube] #afc
@PeopleMgt To follow the trodden path and what looks shinier and more impressive externally, rather than my passion and purpose. Since I’ve taken my journey and north star in my own hands, I’ve been a much happier person and professional
A recent study with over 70K people:
Seeking fame or money (above a certain threshold) does not contribute to life-satisfaction.
Here are 5 principles that do:
How do you manage pressure or anxiety?
Dr James Newman shares a host of strategies used in sports psychology that can be applied to anything in your life where you might feel a sense of pressure, such as job interviews and public speaking...
Should you take on that new project? Even if you already have a massive workload or too many existing priorities, the answer should be "yes" if it connects with the things that motivate you at the deepest level. 3 questions to ask yourself, based on the 3 levers of intrinsic motivation:
Play: will this project create pure joy for me, right now?
Purpose: does it connect with my unique zone of genius or my greatest dreams or goals?
Potential: will this project help create a life I love?
https://t.co/sS75TvK7q4 By @dastillman