3-2-1: Why small things matter, reframing failure, and how to cherish life

“Start with the thing you are most motivated to do. 

Start with a small habit you think is fun and do it consistently. This will not only feel satisfying, but also open your eyes to the type of person you can become. 

After the first domino falls, you can use the momentum to do a little more.” 

“You can't do everything, but you can do one thing, and then another and another. In terms of energy, it's better to make a wrong choice than none at all. You might begin by listing your priorities—for the day, for the week, for the month, for a lifetime. Start modestly. List everything you want to do today or tomorrow. Try the same thing with long-term goals. Priorities do shift, and you can change them at any time, but simply getting them down in black and white adds clarity to your life, and clarity creates energy.”

“When life changes, you will probably miss the way it was. Every time you do something that is one less time you do it. One day you will do something the final time and you will rarely know when that day comes. 

For all you know, today might be the last time you walk in a particular neighborhood. To think otherwise, would be foolish. Nothing is guaranteed, except this moment.

Therefore, the best way to cherish life is to remind yourself of life's impermanence. It is to remember that every time you see someone that is one less time you see them. It is to remember that every time you go somewhere that is one less time you visit. By doing this, you naturally slow down. Almost like a reflex, you start to truly live.”