"Lucky opportunities tend to be stumbled up, not handed out" - James Clear

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"Opposite answer can both be right. The question is which one is the right answer for right now." - James Clear

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"The moment in front of you right now is a good one. Make the most of it." - James Clear

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<h2>3 IDEAS FROM ME </h2>I.“Lucky opportunities tend to be stumbled upon, not handed out.If you're waiting for someone to hand deliver an excellent opportunity to you, it's unlikely to happen. But if you are exploring and moving—if you're in the mix and engaged—then you'll stumble upon many opportunities.The active mind comes across a lot. Keep tilling the soil and you will occasionally unearth something wonderful.”​II.“Many times in life the question is not whether to do one thing or another, but when to emphasize one aspect or another.Rest or train? Research or write? Diversify or concentrate?Opposite answers can both be right. The question is which one is the right answer for right now.”III.“Whatever age you are today, your future self would love to be it.Most people do not consider 65 to be a young age, but when you're 75 you'd love to rewind to 65 and regain those years. Few people would describe 35 as your youth, but in your mid-50s your mid-30s will seem like the “young you.”Today is a great opportunity, no matter your age. Looking back in a few years, today will seem like the time when you were young and full of potential or the moment when you could have started early or the turning point when you made a choice that benefited your future.The moment in front of you right now is a good one. Make the most of it.”<h2>2 QUOTES FROM OTHERS</h2>I.Theoretical physicist Lisa Randall on looking beyond what we are familiar with:“In the history of physics, every time we've looked beyond the scales and energies we were familiar with, we've found things that we wouldn't have thought were there. You look inside the atom and eventually you discover quarks. Who would have thought that? It's hubris to think that the way we see things is everything there is.”​II.Charles Richards on productivity:“Don't be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. One person gets only a week's value out of a year while another gets a full year's value out of a week.”Note: It's unclear if the original source for this quote is Charles Richards, the NASA engineer, or Charles Richards, the US Congressman from Nevada, but I like the idea all the same. If you're aware of who deserves the credit, please share.<h2>1 QUESTION FOR YOU</h2>What is one previous habit I'd like to reclaim?What is one current habit I'd like to let go?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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“Lucky opportunities tend to be stumbled upon, not handed out.

If you're waiting for someone to hand deliver an excellent opportunity to you, it's unlikely to happen. But if you are exploring and moving—if you're in the mix and engaged—then you'll stumble upon many opportunities.

The active mind comes across a lot. Keep tilling the soil and you will occasionally unearth something wonderful.”

“Many times in life the question is not whether to do one thing or another, but when to emphasize one aspect or another.

Rest or train? Research or write? Diversify or concentrate?

Opposite answers can both be right. The question is which one is the right answer for right now.”

“Whatever age you are today, your future self would love to be it.

Most people do not consider 65 to be a young age, but when you're 75 you'd love to rewind to 65 and regain those years. Few people would describe 35 as your youth, but in your mid-50s your mid-30s will seem like the “young you.”

Today is a great opportunity, no matter your age. Looking back in a few years, today will seem like the time when you were young and full of potential or the moment when you could have started early or the turning point when you made a choice that benefited your future.

The moment in front of you right now is a good one. Make the most of it.”

Theoretical physicist Lisa Randall on looking beyond what we are familiar with:

“In the history of physics, every time we've looked beyond the scales and energies we were familiar with, we've found things that we wouldn't have thought were there. You look inside the atom and eventually you discover quarks. Who would have thought that? It's hubris to think that the way we see things is everything there is.”

Charles Richards on productivity:

“Don't be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. One person gets only a week's value out of a year while another gets a full year's value out of a week.”

Note: It's unclear if the original source for this quote is Charles Richards, the NASA engineer, or Charles Richards, the US Congressman from Nevada, but I like the idea all the same. If you're aware of who deserves the credit, please share.

What is one previous habit I'd like to reclaim?

What is one current habit I'd like to let go?

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.

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