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Personal Mantras: Got one?
Merlin Mann | Jun 6 2005
Personal Mantras - 43FoldersWiki I’ve been digging the personal mantras that people have been adding to the wiki. It’s interesting to see the different approaches and interests people have been taking; for some it’s an affirmation, for others it’s a motto or creed, and for many it appears to be a persistent reminder about the right thing to do. My mantra—if you can call it that—is “Smaller, smaller.” It’s a principle more practical than spiritual, I suppose. I say it to myself several times a day to try and always remember that small things are easier to do than big things, and that most big things are really just a pile of small things if you break them up right. In real-world terms, “Smaller, smaller” means:
There’s been very few times that “Smaller, smaller” has done me wrong. No matter how ambitious a project, idea, or problem is, there’s usually a way to break into very small pieces. Anyhow, that’s mine. Got a personal mantra or motto of your own? Why’d you choose the one you did? (And, no, “I believe I’ll have another beer” probably doesn’t count.) 98 Comments
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"You're capable of handling this." For...Submitted by Wade Rockett (not verified) on June 6, 2005 - 10:50am.
"You're capable of handling this." For some reason, wording it this way (instead of, say, "You can do it!" or "I am a f**king god!") makes it sound more objective and rational when I say it. That's true, I think to myself. I know from experience that I have the skills, background, and resources to accomplish just this sort of thing. I simply forgot that for a second. How silly of me. » POSTED IN:
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