344/365 Paired metrics (MarkG.photo, #35)

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344/365 Paired metrics

Andy Grove had the answer: For every metric, there should be another ‘paired’ metric that addresses adverse consequences of the first metric. From "Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers" by Timothy Ferriss

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343/365 Everyone would do it

Dealing with the temporary frustration of not making progress is an integral part of the path towards excellence. In fact, it is essential and something that every single elite athlete has had to learn to deal with. If the pursuit of excellence was easy, everyone would do it. In fact, this impatience in dealing with frustration is the primary reason …

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342/365 Return to your focus

The goal is not to “quiet the mind,” which will give your brain a hyperactive tantrum; the goal is to observe your thoughts. If you’re replaying some bullshit in your head and notice it, just say, “Thinking, thinking” to yourself and return to your focus. From "Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers" …

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341/365 Just show up

“My work isn’t done tonight. My work was done 3 months ago, and I just have to show up.” From "Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers" by Timothy Ferriss

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340/365 Is that a dream?

“I’d never heard it said that way, but it stuck with me. So much so that I’ve said it to my kid now: ‘Is that a dream, or a goal? Because a dream is something you fantasize about that will probably never happen. A goal is something you set a plan for, work toward, and achieve. I always looked at …

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339/365 You know nothing

Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. From "Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers" by Timothy Ferriss

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338/365 A decision has not been made

A decision has not been made until people know: - the name of the person accountable for carrying it out; - the deadline; - the names of the people who will be affected by the decision and therefore have to know about, understand, and approve it—or at least not be strongly opposed to it; and - the names of the …

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