Smart people have a knack for getting what they want. But wise ones pause and ponder to figure out what's worth wanting.
Because they understand:
Not all that glitters is gold,
Attention (HOW you spend time) is the most valuable asset,
Energy should be invested wisely,
Not every opportunity is a good one,
Quality trumps quantity.
So, they don't just aim to get what they want. They aim to want what's worth getting. It's about choice not the chase.
Choose wisely.
We are praised in public for things we work hard on in private, with no attention or fanfare. Anyone ambitious, hard-working and successful will laugh (or take offense) when you call them an "overnight success."
95% of what it takes to achieve extraordinary results in any area is very un-sexy: consistently repeating boring actions over time.
Keep at it. Be mindful of your own progress. Celebrate all small wins. They add up.
My wise friend Dr. Rebecca Heiss recommends developing the habit of saying "yes, and…"
Psychologically, when someone compliments you (for example) and says "but…" whatever you say next is what you'll remember. Everything before "but" will be meaningless.
It doesn't seem like a significant difference until you use it or hear it used in conversation.
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