Getting up every single day to do important things rather than negotiating which days to do them is a more reliable input for maintaining health and staying productive than trying to optimize variable schedules.

When someone asks 'what should I do with my life?' a better question is 'what do you do for fun?' because the answer often reveals what they really want to do and suggests they will succeed at it if they care deeply, even if they lack current skill.

The key to breakthrough performance is not the outcome but willingness to stay engaged in uncomfortable moments without backing away; failure 10 times while staying engaged will eventually lead to comfort and skill development.