All change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end

Many people don't wanna take the first step. It's the hardest one to take but the one you will never stop thanking yourself enough for in the future

Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity.      Now, in this life-changing book, handcrafted by the author over a rigorous four-year period, you will discover the early-rising habit that has helped so many accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness and feelings of aliveness.      Through an enchanting—and often amusing—story about two struggling strangers who meet an eccentric tycoon who becomes their secret mentor, The 5am Club will walk you through:<ul><li>How great geniuses, business titans and the world’s wisest people start their mornings to produce astonishing achievements</li><li>A little-known formula you can use instantly to wake up early feeling inspired, focused and flooded with a fiery drive to get the most out of each day</li><li>A step-by-step method to protect the quietest hours of daybreak so you have time for exercise, self-renewal and personal growth</li><li>A neuroscience-based practice proven to help make it easy to rise while most people are sleeping, giving you precious time for yourself to think, express your creativity and begin the day peacefully instead of being rushed</li><li>“Insider-only” tactics to defend your gifts, talents and dreams against digital distraction and trivial diversions so you enjoy fortune, influence and a magnificent impact on the world</li></ul>Part manifesto for mastery, part playbook for genius-grade productivity and part companion for a life lived beautifully, The 5am Club is a work that will transform your life. Forever.

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Robin Sharma is one of the world’s premier thinkers on leadership, personal growth and life management. The bestselling author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, Who Will Cry When You Die? and The Saint, the Surfer, and the CEO and four other books on self-transformation. Robin Sharma is in constant demand internationally as keynote speaker at the conferences of many of the most powerful companies on the planet including Microsoft, Nortel Networks, General Motors, FedEx and IBM. He is a resident of Ontario, Canada. (Barnes and Noble)

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Let's say it starts to rain just as you have to leave your house, that is unfortunate. But if you have to go out, apart from putting on a raincoat or getting your umbrella, or cancelling your appointment, there isn’t much you can do about it. You can’t stop the rain no matter how much you want to. Should you be upset about this or embrace the fact you can't stop the rain whatever you do and just go out with an umbrella?

How To Be Happier?

"A Stoic is someone who transforms fear into prudence, pain into transformation, mistakes into initiation, and desire into undertaking.

Stoicism 101

Stoicism is not so much an ethic as it is a paradoxical recipe for happiness.

What Is Stoicism?

Stoicism was founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens around 300 BC. The key principle of the ancient Stoics was the belief that we don’t react to events; we react to our judgments about them, and the judgments are up to us. They also advised that we should not worry about things beyond our control as everything in life can be divided into two categories things that are up to us and things that are not.

Happiness begins with a clear principle: some things are within control and other things are not.

Ask yourself:What is in my control?For example, let's say you hate a person in your class or work. Every move he does, every word he says annoys you to death. And you are always so tense because of him. What would you do if you were a stoic? That's simple. Nothing. Think about it. You can't destroy him or shut his mouth or code him again like a program. Only thing you can do is just not to care. Control your emotions, your judgements. Do not be a control freak who tries to organize every person around. The world is not turning around you. Just do not care if you can't do anything about it.

1) The Dichotomy Of Control

That's really simple but effective way to be happy. It will be hard at the beginning but you can do it. When you get overwhelmed about the things you can't control just take a deep deep breath, stop for a moment, be a stoic and then carry on like it is nothing.

Rather than avoiding diffucult thoughts, you actually mediate upon these potential negative things.

2) Premediating Adversity

"As you kiss your son good night, whisper to yourself 'He may be dead in the morning.' "

You can die tomorrow. Your family can die tomorrow. There is no certainity in future and in life. So many things could happen to you even in 5 minutes. You can't know. I know it is harsh but that is the truth. And you can't possibly change that. So, as a stoic what can you do? You can cherish the every minute you have. You can enjoy those moments and cherish them because you won't have those seconds, minutes, days ever again. Just show your love to someone, just be grateful...

If we are prepared for diffucult situations then we are also prepared for the misfortunes that might come true in the future.

3) Voluntary Discomfort

Seneca suggested people to live outside for once in a month. If you live outside you will see the worst so next time a problem occurs you are just gonna say to your self. I've been through worse. I can handle this just fine. Also, by doing this you can also be more grateful for the things you have.

Sometimes we lose in details. In these times we must remember the big picture.

4) A View from Above

Time is cruel, doesn't wait for us just flows. Also, it's sneaky. We need to look closer to see how fast it past. Life is like a play. We are the main character. And it is not perfect. Sometimes cast is awful but you need to play anyway. And sometimes you just need to pause, just pause for a moment. Look from outside, be the director or audience. Just watch carefully. See what's going on, what's happening in your own life even though you are busy. It might sound silly at first but it is imperative to inprove yourself.

Journaling today makes a better tomorrow.

5) Journaling

As I just said, watch your life. Best way to do that is journaling. You can journal by writing, vlogging etc. However you want. Journaling increases the quality of your life. You can see the changes day to day. You can improve your life by journaling. Just write down what you did wrong or right, what you are grateful for. Or if you have a problem just write it down. By writing down you will feel relieved, and also you will see how you changed. By writing what you regret today, you won't do it tomorrow. You will acknowledge the effect of your actions.

There is knowledge and there is wisdom. You know the stuff but actually how to apply to your life.

6) Apply to Your Life

Saying and knowing those are easy. More significantly you need apply all to your life which is the hardest part. But you can do it just believe in yourself. Change happens over time, not over night. By time you can get better.

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1."When you see a good move, look for a better one”

2.“Nothing excites jaded Grandmasters more than a theoretical novelty”

3.“The Pin is mightier than the sword”

4.“We cannot resist the fascination of sacrifice, since a passion for sacrifices is part of a Chess player's nature”

5.“All I want to do, ever, is just play Chess”

6.“A win by an unsound combination, however showy, fills me with artistic horror”

7.“The chessboard is the world, the pieces are the phenomena of the Universe, the rules of the game are what we call the laws of Nature and the player on the other side is hidden from us”

8.“Adequate compensation for a sacrifice is having a sound combination leading to a winning position; adequate compensation for a blunder is having your opponent snatch defeat from the jaws of victory”

9.“Strategy requires thought, tactics require observation”

10.“I don’t believe in psychology. I believe in good moves”

11.“Modern Chess is too much concerned with things like Pawn structure. Forget it, Checkmate ends the game”

12.“Life is a kind of Chess, with struggle, competition, good and ill events”

13.“Even the laziest King flees wildly in the face of a double check!”

14.“Combinations have always been the most intriguing aspect of Chess. The masters look for them, the public applauds them, the critics praise them. It is because combinations are possible that Chess is more than a lifeless mathematical exercise. They are the poetry of the game; they are to Chess what melody is to music. They represent the triumph of mind over matter”

15."I give 98 percent of my mental energy to Chess; Others give only 2 percent"

16.“Chess is a fairy tale of 1001 blunders”

17.“Chess is no whit inferior to the violin, and we have a large number of professional violinists”

18.﻿“Only the player with the initiative has the right to attack”

19.“The winner of the game is the player who makes the next-to-last mistake”

20.🎉“Your body has to be in top condition. Your Chess deteriorates as your body does. You can’t separate body from mind”

Thank you for reading. Here is a little reward for you: A plus quote.Cheers! PN.: Shoutout for S_H_A_R_K on <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/s_h_a_r_k">chess.com</a>. Thanks for the source!

+1“Chess is like war on a board”

Here are some famous chess related quotes. I hope you will like them.

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20 Chess Quotes

Don’t make like a banana & split

Don’t be like a lemon and sour your mood.

vs. those grapes that just wine about evvvvvvvvverything.

Always be raisin’ your spirits!

Orrange your priorities to include a zest for life. Or at least for a slice of it.

Peel back the masks you wear.

Don’t be one. Just be berry awesome like all the other boysen girls.

Strawberries get picked on.

Be a cherry. Pop & stay on top.

Be sweet on the inside, you prick.

Be a pineapple, will ya?

Branch out and explore! *she leaves*

Don’t fall far from the tree.

In a moment where all experience tells me to embrace my feelings, I have discovered yet another opportunity to distract myself.

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Personal growth is like the process of a flower unfurling its petals towards the sun. Allow yourself to nourish your being, cultivate your strengths, and embrace challenges. With each step you take, remember that you are blossoming towards your best self. Don't stop, keep growing!

Blossoming Towards Your Best Self

Wthin you lies unlimited potential waiting to be unleashed. Dare to explore your limits, challenge your fears, and pursue your dreams. Personal growth is found along the path of overcoming and achieving your goals. Trust yourself, take action, and unleash your true potential!

Unleashing Your Potential

Life is a constant journey of personal growth, filled with opportunities for self-discovery and transformation. Embrace the challenges, learn from the setbacks, and celebrate the victories. Every step forward, no matter how small, brings you closer to becoming the best version of yourself. Embrace the journey, for within it lies the power to unlock your true potential.

Embrace the Journey of Personal Growth

Embrace the power within you and rise above the ordinary. Personal growth is a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and continuous learning. Embrace challenges as stepping stones, embrace failures as lessons, and embrace successes as milestones. With each step forward, you unlock new levels of potential and thrive. Today, choose to embrace personal growth and unleash the greatness that resides within you.

Rise and Thrive: Embracing Personal Growth

Deep within you burns an untamed fire, yearning to be set free. Embrace personal growth as the catalyst to ignite your passions, expand your horizons, and unleash your true potential. Embrace the discomfort of growth, for it is within the flames of challenge that you discover your strength and resilience. Fuel your journey with determination, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in your ability to create the life you envision. It's time to fan the flames of personal growth and illuminate the path towards your extraordinary future.

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Discover Your Calling. If you don’t act on life, life has a habit of acting on you. Everyday, be Kind to a stranger. Everyone who enters your life has a lesson to teach and a story to tell. Maintain Your Perspective. When you encounter a difficult situation, ask yourself if there is any wiser, more enlightened way of looking at that seemingly negative situation. Practice Tough Love. The tougher you are on yourself, the easier life will be on you. Keep a Journal. It will help clarify your intentions so that you remain focused on the things that truly count.

Things to learn :

Develop an Honesty Philosophy. Be a person of your word rather than being “all talk and no action” Honor Your Past. Success is measured not so much by the position one has reached in life, but by the obstacles the person overcame while trying to succeed. Start your Day Well. The way you begin your day determines the way you will live your day. Learn to say NO Gracefully. If your priorities don’t get scheduled into your planner, other people’s priorities will get put into your planner. Take a weekly Break. Plan for a weekly period of peace.

Talk to Yourself.Schedule Worry Breaks. Don’t worry while performing some task. Focus on the task at hand.Model a Child. Children come to us more highly evolved than adults to teach us the lessons we need to learn.Remember, Genius is 99% Inspiration.Care for the Temple. In a sound body rests a sound mind. Those who don’t make time for exercise must eventually make time for illness.

Learn to be Silent. Experiencing solitude, for even a few minutes a day, will keep you centered on your highest life priorities.Think about your Ideal Neighbourhood.Get up EarlySee Your Troubles as Blessings. Our character is shaped, not through life’s easiest experiences, but during life’s toughest ones.Laugh More. We don’t laugh because we’re happy. We’re happy because we laugh.

Spend a Day without your WatchTake more Risks. Life is nothing more than a game of numbers—the more risks you take, the more rewards you will receive.Live a life. There really are no problems, just opportunities waiting to be recognized as solutions by the person of wisdom.Learn from a good movie. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.Bless Your Money. The hand that gives is the hand that gathers.

Focus on the Worthy. The person who tries to do everything ultimately achieves nothing.Write Thank-you NotesAlways carry a Book with youCreate a Love Account. Without the rich heart, wealth is an ugly beggar.Get behind People’s Eyeballs. Try to understand people. It deepens your bond with them.

List Your Problems. A problem well stated is a problem half-solved.Practice the Action Habit. The smallest of actions is always better than the boldest of intentions.See your children as giftsEnjoy the Path, Not just the reward. The real value of setting and achieving goals lies not in the rewards you receive but in the person you become as a result of achieving your goals.Remember that Awareness precedes Change. The first step to eliminating a negative habit is to become aware of it.

Read ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ by Mitch AlbomMaster your Time. Commit yourself to managing your time more efficientlyKeep your cool. Tough times call for cool people and they are always cool and calm when the pressure is on.Recruit a Board of Directors. An imaginary board of people you idolize to which you go to when you have to make important decisions.Cure your monkey mind. Be in the present. When your mind roams off to somewhere else, bring it back in the present.

Get good at Asking. If you refuse to accept anything but the best; you very often get it.Look for the Higher Meaning of your workBuild a library of Heroic BooksDevelop Your Talents. The tragedy of life is not death, but what we let die inside of us while we live.Connect with nature.Use your commute time.Go on a news fast. Don’t consume any news for a particular amount of time each dayGet Serious about setting goals.Remember the rule of 21. It takes 21 days to develop a new habit. Powerful indeed is the empire of habit.Practice Forgiveness

Drink Fresh fruit juiceCreate a Pure Environment. Our environment is stronger than our will power.Walk in the WoodsGet a CoachTake a mini-vacationBecome a volunteerWatch ‘Six Degrees of Separation’Listen to music daily. Get serious about listening to music that inspires you.Write a legacy statementFind Three great friends

Read ‘The Artist’s Way’Learn to Meditate.Have a living funeral. A living funeral is a celebration for someone who's alive and able to attend the event. It's a celebration of life with the opportunity to say final goodbyes, offering everyone a chance to leave nothing unsaid and to find a sense of closureStop complaining and start living. Make wiser choices about the thoughts you will allow to enter your mindIncrease Your Value. To get more from life, you need to be more in life

Be a Better ParentBe Unorthodox. To live a richer, more rewarding life, it is essential that you run your own race.Carry a goal card. The great and glorious masterpiece of men is to live to the point.Be more than your moods. You are the creator of the moods you experience.Savor the simple stuff. Have the wisdom to savor the simple things

Stop Condemning. Take your life into your own hands and what happens? A terrible thing : No one to BlameSee your day as your lifeCreate a Mastermind AllianceCreate a Daily Code of ConductImagine a richer RealityBecome the CEO of your life. Who cares what others think when you7 know that what you are doing is the right thing to do.

Be Humble. The more you are as a person, the less you need to prove yourself to others.Don’t finish every book you start. If you find that after reading the first 3 chapters of a book, you have not gained any worthwhile knowledge, or that the book has failed to keep your attention, do yourself a favor : Put the book away and make better use of your time.Don’t be TOO hard on yourself. Be gentle to yourself and see life for what it is : A journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and lifelong learningMake a vow of Silence. Try to be silent for 30-60 minutes each day.

Don’t pick up the phone every time it rings.Remember that Recreation must involve Re-Creation. Effective recreation must involve some pursuit that soothes your soul.Choose Worthy OpponentsSleep Less. Strive for less time in bed but a richer, deeper sleep.Have a Family Mealtime

Become an Imposter. Act like that which you most wish to becomeTake a public speaking course. Be good at Public Speaking and have great Communication skills.Stop thinking tiny thoughts. Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think.Don’t worry about things you cannot change.Start taking walks.

Rewrite your life story. No matter what has happened to you in the past, your future is spotless.Plant a TreeFind your place of PeaceTake More PicturesBe an AdventurerDecompress before you go homeRespect your instinctsCollect Quotes that Inspire youLove your WorkServe SelflesslyLive Fully so You can die Happily

101 things to learn from 'Who will cry when you die' by Robin Sharma

“When you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world cries while you rejoice.”— Ancient Sanskrit saying Does the gem of wisdom quoted above strike a chord deep within you? Do you feel that life is slipping by so fast that you just might never get the chance to live with the meaning, happiness and joy you know you deserve? If so, then this very special book by leadership guru Robin S. Sharma, the author whose Monk Who Sold His Ferrari series has transformed the lives of thousands, will be the guiding light that leads you to a brilliant new way of living. In this easy-to-read yet wisdom-rich manual, Robin S. Sharma offers 101 simple solutions to life’s most complex problems, ranging from a little-known method for beating stress and worry to a powerful way to enjoy the journey while you create a legacy that lasts. Other lessons include “Honor Your Past,” “Start Your Day Well,” “See Troubles as Blessings” and “Discover Your Calling.” If you are finally ready to move beyond a life spent chasing success to one of deep significance, this is the ideal book for you.

Who Will Cry When You Die?

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

“You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”

“It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.”

“Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now take what’s left and live it properly.”

“To live a good life; we all have the potential for it, if we learn to be indifferent to what makes no difference.”

“Death smiles at us all, but all a man can do is smile back.”

“Accept whatever comes to you woven in the pattern of your destiny, for what could more aptly fit your needs?”

“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.”

“The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.”

“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.”

“Loss is nothing else but change, and change is nature’s delight.”

“It is not because things are difficult that we don’t dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult.”

“A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.”

“The bravest sight in the world is to see a man struggling against adversity.”

“Throw me to the wolves and I will return leading the pack.”

“Life is never incomplete if it is an honorable one. At whatever point you leave life, if you leave it in the right way, it is whole.”

“Man is affected not by events, but by the view he takes of them.”

“Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.”

“If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you’re needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person.”

“He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary.”

“It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.”

“If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable.”

“If you want to improve, be content to be foolish and stupid.”

“The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going.”

“Seek not the good in eternal things, seek it in yourselves.”

“It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them.”

“No man is free who is not a master of himself.”

“It is impossible to begin to learn that which one thinks one already knows.”

“Never depend on the admiration of others. There is no strength in it. Personal merit cannot be derived from an external source.”

The Greatest Quotes of Ancient Greece’s Stoic Philosophers

Without realizing it, we have created different versions of ourselves that define how we see and react to other people.
People only see the version of us that we want them to see.

We Are Who We Decided To Be

We master anger, envy, and other negative behaviors, and they slowly become who we are.The same way we have mastered these negativities, we have to master love.Still, many find it hard to accomplish this because of the hurt that we feel or the belief that it-is-impossible.

We determine our mastery

Fear is the enemy of growth.

As a person grows older, they lose their innocence, and hence, always try to follow societal beliefs.This distorts a person’s capacity to love.The same mind–limiting framework governs the way we relate with others.If an individual had an abusive relationship with their parents, they might find themselves gravitating towards abusive relationships, as they believe that being abused is the only way to get attention.

Mind-limiting Framework

Relationships must have their foundation in true love, and not in the need to get someone to validate our actions or to make us happy.

Relationship Needs Good Foundation

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

The quality of relationship depends on the attitude of all the parties involved.<ul><li>Love is respect. We should not control or change the people you love.</li><li>Love is always kind. In contrast, fear drives you to anger, which is basically a mask for fear itself.</li><li>Love embraces responsibility. If you love someone, you will never shy away from the responsibilities that the relationship places on you.</li><li>Love is unconditional. There is no reason to be ashamed of the people you claim to love.</li></ul>

Love Is…

We will only love a person that we don’t feel the need to change.Therefore, we must identify the strengths and the flaws of our partner, and accept them.Also, do not project our sadness on our spouse. Realize that everyone has our own baggage, and so, carry ours.

Accepting Is Important

People is addicted to love because they go into relationships for the wrong reasons.They know what loneliness and rejection mean. Therefore, as soon as they get a sniff of love, they jump at it.This will spur them to become obsessive. They are scared of returning to their state of loneliness.Instead of loving out of fear, we are advised to love ourselves first.Self–love will help us cherish being alone, which will stop us from jumping into a relationship for the wrong reasons.

The Wrong Reasons

If you have the ability to love, love yourself first.

When we start loving yourself more, it is easier to see the truth.It also becomes easy to block those lies that people keep telling us.We should uncover the truth to those lies we have always used to limit our growth.

Self-love

Study ourselves deeply and determine what works for us.Understand how we can break free of our past hurts.If someone keeps draining our energy, find a way to remove ourselves from that situation.

Learn Ourselves 

The Mastery of Love explains how we can turn hurt into a learning curve, including how to handle fear.

From the international bestselling author of The Four Agreements In The Mastery of Love, don Miguel Ruiz illuminates the fear-based beliefs and assumptions that undermine love and lead to suffering and drama in our relationships. Using insightful stories to bring his message to life, Ruiz shows us how to heal our emotional wounds, recover the freedom and joy that are our birthright, and restore the spirit of playfulness that is vital to loving relationships. The Mastery of Love includes: • Why “domestication” and the “image of perfection” lead to self-rejection• The war of control that slowly destroys most relationships• Why we hunt for love in others, and how to capture the love inside us• How to finally accept and forgive ourselves and others “Happiness can only come from inside of you and is the result of your love. When you are aware that no one else can make you happy, and that happiness is the result of your love, this becomes the greatest mastery of the Toltec: the Mastery of Love.” — don Miguel Ruiz__________________ About the Authors Don Miguel Ruiz is the international bestselling author of The Four Agreements (a New York Times bestseller for over a decade), The Four Agreements Companion Book, The Mastery of Love, The Voice of Knowledge, The Circle of Fire, and The Fifth Agreement. The teachings of Ruiz are best known for transforming complex human issues into simple common sense — a talent that has earned him millions of fans and international acclaim. Janet Mills is the founder and president of Amber-Allen publishing. She is also the coauthor, with don Miguel Ruiz, of six books in The Toltec Wisdom Series, creator of The Four Agreements for a Better Life online course, and editor of Deepak Chopra’s bestselling title, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. Her life’s mission is to publish books of enduring beauty, integrity, and wisdom, and to inspire others to fulfill their most cherished dreams.

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Don Miguel Ruiz is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Don Miguel Ruiz has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Don Miguel Ruiz's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

Don Miguel Ruiz

Janet Mills is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Janet Mills has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Janet Mills's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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The Mastery of Love

<ul><li>If you are not in control of your thoughts, then you are not in control of yourself.</li><li>Without self-control, you have no real power, regardless of whatever else you can accomplish.</li><li>If you are not aware of the thoughts that you think in each moment, then you are the rider with no reins, with no power over where you are going. You cannot control what you are not aware of.</li><li>Awareness must come first.</li></ul>

The Learning Begins

The problem with patience and discipline is that developing each of them requires both of them.

A Paradox of life 

We have a very unhealthy habit of making the product — our intended result — the goal, instead of the process of reaching that goal. When we practice something, we are involved in the deliberate repetition of a process with the intention of reaching a specific goal. When you focus your mind on the present moment, on the process of what you are doing right now, you are always where you want to be and where you should be. In order to focus on the present, we must give up, at least temporarily, our attachment to our desired goal. Be Process-oriented, rather than being result-oriented.

Process, Not Product

A short summary to the no-fluff book  about meta-learning & bringing discipline to your life

In those times when we want to acquire a new skill or face a formidable challenge we hope to overcome, what we need most are patience, focus, and discipline, traits that seem elusive or difficult to maintain. In this enticing and practical book, Thomas Sterner demonstrates how to learn skills for any aspect of life, from golfing to business to parenting, by learning to love the process. Early life is all about trial-and-error practice. If we had given up in the face of failure, repetition, and difficulty, we would never have learned to walk or tie our shoes. So why, as adults, do we often give up on a goal when at first we don't succeed? Modern life's technological speed, habitual multitasking, and promises of instant gratification don't help. But in his study of how we learn (prompted by his pursuit of disciplines such as music and golf), Sterner has found that we have also forgotten the principles of practice -- the process of picking a goal and applying steady effort to reach it. The methods Sterner teaches show that practice done properly isn't drudgery on the way to mastery but a fulfilling process in and of itself, one that builds discipline and clarity. By focusing on "process, not product," you'll learn to live in each moment, where you'll find calmness and equanimity. This book will transform a sense of futility around learning something challenging into an attitude of pleasure and willingness.

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