Well said. Different wording, same soul. There’s nothing wrong with having something to prove, Jordan (Michael) was so great because he’d take the smallest sign of disrespect as a challenge. Unhealthy? Maybe. But be strong enough to control it and use it.

Yep, they go together. Success comes from being realistic about what the world _is_, and optimistic about what it _can be_. Then making plans that go from one to the other.

That. Presenteeism is as stupid as absenteeism – you shouldn’t be in the office because “it’s 3.15 on a weekday”; you should be in the office because you’re accomplishing your goals there.

…or indeed as a person. One of the most brilliant scientists I know is a mathematician who was told at a very young age – by a teacher! – that there was no point in her trying hard with maths because she’d never amount to anything. (I don’t know if it was personal, or just the usual stupid girls-can’t-do-science crap.)

Even as a young child, she knew that was stupid, wrong, and bad teaching. She’s been pissed off about it ever since – and the resulting career has been _phenomenal_.

But you don’t have to hold a grudge about it.

Suggestion: Maybe a better way to phrase it is “2. You don’t have anything to prove.” The common factor in people who change the world is that they feel the need to.

Agreed. A day off in nature especially, is a day that has aided you in your quest. Great point.

I think number four should be more well defined though, instead of never taking days off, you should on take a break off when it serves you more than working.

My philosophy is that you should be doing whatever is necessary to become stronger every day, and sometimes (although not nearly as much as people like to think) that means taking some time to relax so you can come back even stronger.

Burn yourself to the ground, then keep pushing through, THEN take a little break. Then come back even harder.