Ash Mashhadi

Quote: “Determine that the thing can and shall be done and then find the way.” Abraham Lincoln Translation: Decide what you need first. Then do whatever it takes to reach your goal. Ignore everything else.

Why do we avoid change so much? inspirationguy.com/3-ways-to…

What is it that inspires us? What makes us push past what we think are our boundaries?  inspirationguy.com/what-insp…

Quote: “Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses.” Alphonse Karr Translation: Stop focusing on the cost and ignoring the opportunities.

Quote: “Remember, there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” Scott Adams Translation: Kindness is contagious. Everything you do out of kindness has knock-on effects that, over time, could grow into a tsunami of kindness.

Can a robot hold down a desk job? I can’t see it actually happening. aeon.co/ideas/sure-it-can-ba…

Quote: “A step to the left can change your world.” Thomas Murray Translation: Why do you keep doing things the same old way? Fresh perspectives reveal fresh opportunities.

Quote: “I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” Maya Angelou Translation: You’re stronger than anything that sets you back. Rise again.

Thucydides. Far from thinking that ‘might makes right’, the great historian’s analysis of war identifies a vice common to all states aeon.co/essays/thucydides-ac…

Quote: “Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.” Angela Duckworth Translation: Any idiot can start something, completing despite setbacks, discouragement and personal loss takes more than most people have in them.

Quote: “When life knocks you down you have two choices: stay down or get up.” Tom Krause Translation: Life doesn’t care about your feelings. Get up. There’s no alternative.

Despite its simplicity, the daily journal has played a key role in the careers of many prolific people. Have you tried journaling? jamesclear.com/journaling-on…

Quote: “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain Translation: Nobody else can tell you what inspires and motivates you. Only you get to do that. #Leadership

One of the things that I learned from running a business for over 30 years is that offering too much choice is a mistake. aeon.co/essays/why-an-abunda…

Quote: “A friend is someone who sees through you and still enjoys the view.” Wilma Askinas Translation: we all need people in our lives who like us for who we are, and not what we have.

Quote: “Little strokes fell great oaks.” Benjamin Franklin Translation: Loudmouths get attention, but the real workers are quiet, consistent and much more effective.

Quote: “Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” Bill Bradley Translation: Nobody can meet your goals for you. It’s up to you to kick your own arse until you get there.

For centuries, historians have known of accounts from the Middle East and northeastern Africa that speak of supertall buildings from 2,000 years ago. Now we may have found proof. allthatsinteresting.com/ethi…

Quote: “It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” Edmund Hillary Translation: You’re not perfect, becoming successful will mean transforming yourself.

Quote: “Failure is nature’s plan to prepare you for great responsibilities.” Napoleon Hill Translation: Falling short teaches you how to grow into someone better.