So what does yesterday’s paradox mean to us today?

instinct
instinct is one thing, doing something well is another
vultures
the bird was not doing anything it wasn’t born to do
instinct
..and neither is the dog

It means whatever you want it to mean. Really. If you’re happy with yourself and your behaviors, you deserve a celebration. If you’re like me and on a slow and steady journey to polish the rough edges, it means there’s work to be done today. Oh, and let’s not forget to pat ourself on the back… for not quitting.

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The paradox of repetition

cigarette butts
throwing butts on the ground is part of the Paris culture

The paradox of repetition is that we become good at something in direct proportion to the number of times we do it. This is also how we become bad at something. We do things over and over (good or bad) and it shapes our character.

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The 3 Worst Things That Happen The Closer You Get To Success

Much prettier than a 3-headed serpent.

Like a hideous three-headed serpent, the closer I get to success, the more these three dangers raise their ugly heads:

  1. Doubt – you forget how far you’ve come, and how much you’ve grown.
  2. Pressure – you want to speed up the process because you’re nearly there.
  3. Insecurity – why is this taking so long? This feeds doubt, reviving the cycle.

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