It’s hard to know what people are thinking and how they’re feeling. How can you attempt to learn what’s going on in someone’s internal state? Here’s a tip: mute what people are saying, and watch what they’re doing.

I’ve always known that I’m not particularly talented, just particularly driven. I read slowly, I can’t build anything, I forget names.  When learning new skills, it takes me longer than most people.  Repetition is required.  I’ve come to accept this.

Try this: the next time you go for a run, wave at the people in the cars who pass you. Be first.  No words need to be exchange, just a proactive act of recognition. Here’s what you will find: The vast majority of

We become what we repeat. Each consistent act casts a vote for who we are. And once we repeat an action enough times, it becomes automatic. These automatic acts - which are most of what life is - are who we are. Actions are