“If you're not working hard, ideas don’t matter. The best idea is worthless without execution.If you're already working hard, ideas are crucial. Most effort is wasted on mediocre ideas.”

“Don't over-improve your weaknesses. If you're not good at something, work on it until it no longer prevents your progress, but the bulk of your time is better spent maximizing your strengths.”

“Life rarely changes in a positive way without an increase in responsibility.That can mean taking ownership of your health or committing to a relationship or starting a business.Whatever it is, if you want the trajectory to change, the amount of responsibility usually has to change.”

“What you risk reveals what you value.”

Poet and novelist Margaret Atwood on being like water: “Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember that, my child. Remember you are half water. If you can't go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.”

What is something meaningful you can accomplish in the final week of the year? The year isn't over yet. End on a high note.

<h2>3 IDEAS FROM ME</h2>I.“If you're not working hard, ideas don’t matter. The best idea is worthless without execution.If you're already working hard, ideas are crucial. Most effort is wasted on mediocre ideas.”​II.“Don't over-improve your weaknesses. If you're not good at something, work on it until it no longer prevents your progress, but the bulk of your time is better spent maximizing your strengths.”III.“Life rarely changes in a positive way without an increase in responsibility.That can mean taking ownership of your health or committing to a relationship or starting a business.Whatever it is, if you want the trajectory to change, the amount of responsibility usually has to change.”<h2>2 QUOTES FROM OTHERS</h2>I.Author Jeanette Winterson on risk:“What you risk reveals what you value.”​II.Poet and novelist Margaret Atwood on being like water:“Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember that, my child. Remember you are half water. If you can't go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.”<h2>1 QUESTION FOR YOU</h2>What is something meaningful you can accomplish in the final week of the year?The year isn't over yet. End on a high note.Until next week,James Clear Author of the #1 worldwide bestseller, <a href="https://atomichabits.com/" dir="ltr">Atomic Habits</a>​ Creator of the <a href="https://jamesclear.com/habit-journal" dir="ltr">Habit Journal</a>​​<h2>Join Me</h2>Thanks for reading. You can get more actionable ideas in my popular email newsletter. Each week, I share 3 short ideas from me, 2 quotes from others, and 1 question to think about. Over 1,000,000 people subscribe. Enter your email now and join us.<div data-element="fields" data-stacked="false"><button data-element="submit">Try the free newsletter</button></div><div dir="ltr">P.S. Want short reminders on how to build better habits? Follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/jamesclear" dir="ltr">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamesclear/" dir="ltr">Instagram</a>.</div><div dir="ltr">


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“If you're not working hard, ideas don’t matter. The best idea is worthless without execution.

If you're already working hard, ideas are crucial. Most effort is wasted on mediocre ideas.”

“Don't over-improve your weaknesses. If you're not good at something, work on it until it no longer prevents your progress, but the bulk of your time is better spent maximizing your strengths.”

“Life rarely changes in a positive way without an increase in responsibility.

That can mean taking ownership of your health or committing to a relationship or starting a business.

Whatever it is, if you want the trajectory to change, the amount of responsibility usually has to change.”

Author Jeanette Winterson on risk:

“What you risk reveals what you value.”

Poet and novelist Margaret Atwood on being like water:

“Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember that, my child. Remember you are half water. If you can't go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.”

What is something meaningful you can accomplish in the final week of the year?

The year isn't over yet. End on a high note.

James Clear Author of the #1 worldwide bestseller, <a href="https://atomichabits.com/">Atomic Habits </a>​ Creator of the <a href="https://jamesclear.com/habit-journal">Habit Journal </a>​

Thanks for reading. You can get more actionable ideas in my popular email newsletter. Each week, I share 3 short ideas from me, 2 quotes from others, and 1 question to think about. Over 1,000,000 people subscribe . Enter your email now and join us.

The 3-2-1 Newsletter is one of the most popular newsletters in the world. Over 1,000,000 people subscribe. Each issue contains 3 short ideas from James Clear, 2 quotes from other people, and 1 question for you.

3-2-1: Ending the year on a high note, maximizing your strength, and taking responsibility

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