Ted Egly

Husband. Father. Voracious Reader. Incurable Learner. Perpetual Student. Strategic Thinker. Mac Lover. Sports Fanatic.

[Naval @naval]

Decisions:

• If you can’t decide, the answer is no.

• If two equally difficult paths, choose the one more painful in the short term (pain avoidance is creating an illusion of equality).

• Choose the path that leaves you more equanimous in the long term.

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

You're going to start a new workout, launch that project, or create a new habit. Then you get stuck in your mind and tell yourself you'll start tomorrow.

It's an endless cycle of beating yourself up.

How to get out of analysis paralysis:

[Alex Hormozi @AlexHormozi]

You don’t become confident by shouting affirmations in the mirror, but by having a stack of undeniable proof that you are who you say you are.

Outwork your self doubt.

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

When your partner isn't meeting your needs, ask yourself these questions:

[James Clear @JamesClear]

Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

I recently came across data on who we spend our time with over the course of our lives.

The insights are simultaneously inspiring and depressing.

Here are 6 graphs everyone needs to see:

[Dan Go @CoachDanGo]

When an athlete is told to run at 85% they run faster than if they're told to run at 100%.

It's called the 85% rule and here's why it works:

[James Clear @JamesClear]

When determining the size or complexity of a new habit ask yourself, "What can I stick to—even on my worst day?"

Start there. Master the art of showing up. Then advance.

[Ryan Holiday @RyanHoliday]

"What such a man needs is not courage but nerve control, cool headedness. This he can get only by practice." Theodore Roosevelt

[charlottegrysolle @chargrysolle]

I heard @hubermanlab say on a podcast how he regularly stops himself from doing trivial things - like picking up a paper clip or fidgeting with a pen in a meeting.

Why does he do that? Why does it matter?

(Surprise, surprise: it has something to do with our brains 🧠)

[James Clear @JamesClear]

Mental toughness is often portrayed as determination and persistence, but it can also be flexibility and adaptability.

- I can be happy anywhere
- I can work with what I have
- I can have a good day with anyone

You are tough when your mood is not dependent on your conditions.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Your worth is not defined by what you achieve or acquire. It’s a question of who you become and how you contribute to others.

Self-esteem should come from character, not success or status. The highest accomplishment is to be a person of generosity, curiosity, and integrity.

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

A framework is a way of thinking about a problem that provides clarity and improves decision making.

The most powerful frameworks I’ve found:

[Shane Parrish @shaneparrish]

A simple question to ask yourself before you say something in response to someone else:

Is what I’m about to say going to help the situation?

It doesn’t matter if you’re right. If your comment doesn’t improve the situation, don’t say it.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Impostor syndrome: “I don't know what I'm doing. It's only a matter of time until everyone finds out."

Growth mindset: "I don't know what I'm doing yet. It's only a matter of time until I figure it out."

The highest form of self-confidence is believing in your ability to learn.

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

Some things will never go out of style.

20 “old fashioned” ways to stand out (in your career, business, or life):

[Harrison Schenck @FractionalList]

One day your kids will ask you to play for the last time.

And the more often you say “not right now” or “I’m too busy” the sooner that day will come.

[Kunal Shah @kunalb11]

It’s unfortunate to see tons of smart and young people lose their humility when they encounter some early success.

Lack of humility slows down feedback loops and makes some of the smartest become mentally stagnant.

[Navalism @NavalismHQ]

"All benefits in life come from compound interest, whether in money, relationships, love, health, activities, or habits."

@naval

[Navalism @NavalismHQ]

"A busy calendar and a busy mind will destroy your ability to create anything great."

@naval