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It is not enough to possess a good mind; it is more important to use it well.
A quiet mind is a powerful mind.
The most important thing is to keep the most important thing the most important thing.
Mindfulness in the moment leads to mastery over time.
From The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin
The only reality is the one we create in our own minds.
From The Glass Bead Game by Hermann Hesse
You don't have to do it all, just do what matters.
From The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
Your body is not a problem to solve.
From The Self-Love Revolution by Virgie Tovar
Do not let the body be in a hurry; be calm and unhurried.
Embracing idleness can foster greater creativity.
Don't be a slave to your emotions. Recognize them.
Meditation helps us see reality more clearly.
From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright
You can create presence by practicing mindfulness.
Comparison is the thief of joy.
From Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
Riding is about the journey, not the destination.
From Draft Animals by Phil Gaimon
Happiness is the default state, and all else is noise.
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
From The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
Quiet time is essential for creativity.
Breath control is a powerful tool for improving focus.
From The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown
If you’re not careful, you can end up building a business that you don’t even want.
From Company of One by Paul Jarvis
The art of doing nothing allows us to reconnect.
What you focus on expands.
From You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
Living in fear is no way to live.
From Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
Your body is a miracle.
Presence is a state of being that can be cultivated.
The practice of mindfulness helps cultivate a deeper awareness of our experiences.
From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright
The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.
From The Enchiridion by Epictetus
You are not your thoughts; you are the awareness of your thoughts.
From The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins
Finding joy in the process is key to both running and meditation.
The present moment is the only time that we have.
From The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford
Practicing breath awareness can reduce stress.
From The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown
Every day is an opportunity to become a better version of yourself.
From Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron
You’re not trying to optimize for happiness, you’re trying to optimize for peace.
The simple act of breathing has been overlooked for far too long.
The greatest skill is to be able to manage your own emotions.
The mind is a powerful thing. It can either be your best friend or your worst enemy.
From Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor
Embrace the idea of missing out on what doesn’t serve you.
From The Joy of Missing Out by Tonya Dalton
Embrace reality and deal with it.
From Principles by Ray Dalio
Profitability doesn’t have to come from relentless hustle; it can come from thoughtful design.
From Company of One by Paul Jarvis
It's not about the destination; it's about the journey.
From Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson
We think that the point is to pass the test or overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don't really get solved.
From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
It's not things that upset us, but our judgments about things.
From The Enchiridion by Epictetus
Accept–then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it.
From The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
In a world full of noise, libraries offer a quiet sanctuary.
From The Library Book by Susan Orlean
The key to developing a deep work habit is to embrace boredom.
From Deep Work by Cal Newport
Clarity of thought leads to clarity of speech.
From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder
You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Mindfulness is about being present.
From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright
The only way to deal with the future is to function efficiently in the now.
From The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck
The way to a more fulfilling life is to pay attention to what really matters.
From Thrive by Arianna Huffington
Every breath we take is a reminder of the interconnectedness of life.
From The Invention of Air by Steven Johnson
Let go of attachment to results.
From The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford
A man who suffers before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary.
From On the Shortness of Life by Seneca
The mind is a wandering thing.
From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright
As you run, you can cultivate a sense of presence and clarity.
Your phone is not your enemy, but your relationship with it can be.
From Thrive by Arianna Huffington
Gratitude is the key to a fulfilling life.
From The Path Made Clear by Oprah Winfrey
Creating a personal ritual can be a powerful act of self-care.
From The Power of Ritual by Casper ter Kuile
Every moment is a gift; we should cherish it.
Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird.
From Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
When you say yes to one thing, you are inevitably saying no to another.
From The Joy of Missing Out by Tonya Dalton
You cannot control the market, but you can control your response to it.
Flow is a state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter.
From Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Presence is about more than just body language.
Focus on what you can control and let go of the rest.
From The TB12 Method by Tom Brady
We can control our breath, and in doing so, we control our minds.
The breath is the most powerful tool we have for managing stress.
The beauty of life lies in its fleeting moments.
The game is won or lost in your own mind.
The beauty of running lies in its simplicity.
From The Way of the Runner by Adharanand Finn
Concentration is the ability to focus on what you want to happen.
Our thoughts create our experience of the world.
Mindfulness transforms performance through awareness.
From The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.
From Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
The mind is like a garden; whatever you plant will grow.
From Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
Every thought we think influences our body and our life.
It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it.
From On the Shortness of Life by Seneca
The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today.
From On the Shortness of Life by Seneca
When its quiet, you can hear the motorcycle.
We are always complaining that our days are few, and acting as though there would be no end to them.
From On the Shortness of Life by Seneca
The only way to deal with the chaos is to embrace it.
From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
The way we breathe can influence our mental state.
From The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown
The greatest freedom is the freedom from the mind.
We think that the point is to pass the test or overcome the problem, but the truth is that things can be just as they are.
From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
Cooking is a way of thinking, a way of being in the world.
Embrace solitude to reconnect with your thoughts and passions.
From Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Art can help us to pause, reflect, and contemplate.
From Religion for Atheists by Alain de Botton
You don’t have to do everything; you just have to do what matters.
From The Joy of Missing Out by Tonya Dalton
Stay present and fully engaged in the moment.
From The Champion's Mind by Jim Afremow
The only way to deal with the future is to function in the now.
From The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson
Letting go of perfectionism opens up space for joy.
From Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu
The secret of happiness is to look at all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil that you have in your spoon.
Rituals serve as anchors in our lives, grounding us in the present moment.
From The Power of Ritual by Casper ter Kuile
I learned that joy is not just a feeling. It is a choice.
From Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
We can’t just sit back and wait for happiness to come to us; we must create it.
The mind is a powerful tool, but it can also be a source of distraction.
Your feelings are not facts; they are just feelings.
From The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins
We are sleepwalking through our lives.
You are not your thoughts; you are the observer of your thoughts.
From The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins
Emotions can distort our perception of reality.
From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright