• “We are all juggling so many balls. Differentiate between glass balls and rubber balls — and don’t be afraid to drop the rubber balls.” For whatever reason, picturing the messy, ungovernable realm of worries and “to-dos” as rubber and glass balls helps one think more clearly in times of stress.
• Do something today your tomorrow self will thank you for.
• The real game doesn’t start until the fourth quarter. I take it to mean that you are never out of time, and it is never too late to make a comeback.
• Use up everything in your freezer.
• The world is run by those who show up.
• Retire as soon as you can. Time will always be your most valuable asset.
• If you’re unhappy, do something about it. If you are happy, do something about it.
• People who avoid their own feelings will neglect yours.
• Even one step a day gets you 365 steps farther in a year.
• Attend funerals for relatives of people you don’t know really well. It is the kindest thing you can do for an acquaintance.
• Stop thinking about your problems and make someone else happy.
• If you’re worried about something that really doesn’t matter, and you know eventually you’ll say, “Who cares?” – why not just go straight to “Who cares?”
• Instead of trying harder, try softer.
• Everything is better after you stretch.
• It’s never too late to have a good day.
• The only time you should look in someone else’s bowl is to see if they have enough.
• Love shows up.
• Some seasons you produce fruit, some seasons you prune, and some seasons you let your roots grow deep.
• When someone is interpreting your behavior or actions without a spirit of openness, de-escalate the conflict by saying, “I would appreciate it if you could be more generous with me.” It really works and leads to conversation, not argument.
• There’s a connection between novelty and joy.
• Does it need to be said? Does it need to be said by me? Does it need to be said by me, now?
• Don’t look at your medical test reports before the doctor has a chance to explain them to you.
• Nothing is ever as good as you think it will be, or as bad as you fear.
• Does your houseplant make you feel happy? If you’re just keeping it alive out of a sense of obligation, let it go!
• Don’t be the one to tell yourself no. • Sometimes the greatest act of kindness is to pretend you haven’t already heard that story before
