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There are two prevailing ideas about how success happens:
The first story is exciting, while the second is just boring. Success in the second case is primarily invisible because it doesn't feel like anything. It is also the most common form of success.
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It is not the mechanism for getting results. Progress is often dull and invisible and moving along eventually results in success.
Inspiration is simple because it gives a surge of motivation to overcome obstacles. But systems that help us to get results are not. They need careful planning that can help you make gradual progress without risking exhaustion.
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Inspiration vs systems is an oversimplification because motivation is often part of the system.
If we can view motivation as a kind of system, we can consider how we can make adjustments to guide our goals.
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Instead of major inspiration that leads to action, it's the subtle systems that give results over time.
When we understand this, the attitude we need is curiosity, not just bravery. Success is primarily the result of careful design, not inspiration.
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