“To get the right things done, choosing what to ignore is as important as choosing where to focus.”

Peter Bregman in 18 Minutes

Play is an activity we engage in for its own sake—because we love it. Because it feels good. Because it brings us joy

M. H. Clark

“Change might not be fast and it isn’t always easy. But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped.”

Charles Duhigg in The Power of Habit

“You’re valid. Step up. Bring what you’ve got. Don’t you dare hold back. Not cringing back, not with arrogant pride, with sane humility bring your stuff. Other people need it.”

Jordan Raynor in Called to Create

“When Christians criticize, carp, and complain but offer no alternatives, the world rolls its eyes, snickers, and moves on. It is really only when we offer a ‘more excellent way’ that we command or deserve much attention.”

Robert Briner in Roaring Lambs

“What do you think is the biggest waste of time?” “Comparing yourself to others”, said the mole.”

Charlie Mackesy in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

“The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people.”

Richard Foster in Celebration of Discipline

“The bigger the change we hope for, the longer we must be willing to invest, work for, and wait for it.”

Andy Crouch in Culture Making

“If we are ever going to create anything beautiful, lasting, and worthwhile, it’s going to come from who we are when we are stripped of all our striving.”

CJ Casciotta in Get Weird

“You have a masterpiece inside you, too, you know. One unlike any that has ever been created, or ever will be. And remember: If you go to your grave without painting your masterpiece, it will not get painted. No one else can paint it. Only you.”

Gordon MacKenzie in Orbiting the Giant Hairball

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