Trust the process

Summed up, it goes like this: you go through every possession you own, hold it in your hands, and keep it only if it evokes some kind of “joy”.

The theory is that any possession that gives you bad or mixed feelings is too costly to have in your life, if it’s possible to get rid of it.

Focusing on the average makes sense when you're hoping to sustain something, even if it is not always a perfectly easy and consistent output.

It works when you are already putting in a bit of effort, but want to improve that effort over the long-term.

The great keys to success and to change your life have always been the same:

1. Decide exactly what you want and where you want to go.
2. Set a deadline and make a plan to get there.
3. Take daily action on your plan.
4. Resolve in advance that you will persevere until you ...