<p>Personally, I believe there are so many people out there that just are not happy with their lives, so when I read a book that has the power to change that - I want to talk about it.</p> <p>When you read the introduction, you will be hooked. This entire book is jam packed with incredible quotes, insights, and practical things you can do on a daily basis to bring more joy into your life.</p> <h3>Quotes</h3> <p><em>“There is no way to happiness - happiness is the way.”</em> Thich Nhat Hanh</p> <p><em>"Your future growth and progress are now based in your understanding about the difference between the two ways in which you can measure yourself: against an ideal, which puts you in what I call the GAP,' and against your starting point, which puts you in 'the GAIN,' appreciating all that you've accomplished."</em></p> <p>-DAN SULLIVAN</p> <p><em>“Happiness is not something you pursue.&nbsp;Happiness is not somewhere in the future.&nbsp;Decades of scientific research is clear on this point: happiness is where you start, not where you finish.”</em></p> <p><em>"Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you're proud to live."</em></p> <p>-ANNE SWEENEY, AMERICAN BUSINESSWOMAN AND FORMER CO-CHAIR OF DISNEY MEDIA</p> <p><em>"Comparison makes you unhappy, and there's no end to comparison in the world, if that's the path you choose."</em></p> <p><em>“Comparison is the thief of joy.” - Theodore Roosevelt</em></p> <p><em>"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards."</em></p> <p>-STEVE JOBS</p> <p><em><strong>"Life is simple. Everything happens for you, not to you.&nbsp;</strong></em><em>Everything happens at exactly the right moment, neither too soon nor too late. You don't have to like it.&nbsp;It's just easier if you do."</em></p> <p>-BYRON KATIE</p> <p><em>"With increased value comes greater meaning. The things that we value or appreciate the most also have the greatest mean-ing. Value and meaning in the world, then, are totally created by appreciation."</em></p> <h2><strong>Exercise</strong></h2> <p>Here are the five questions:</p> <ul> <li>Where am I right now?</li> <li>What are my wins from the past 90 days?</li> <li>What are my desired wins for the next 90 days?</li> <li>Where will I be in 12 months?</li> <li>Where will I be in 3 years?</li> </ul>

Let’s Grow Together

Nick Bonitatbus

E67: Finding More Joy For High Achievers

MAR 14, 202334 MIN
Let’s Grow Together

E67: Finding More Joy For High Achievers

MAR 14, 202334 MIN

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<p>Personally, I believe there are so many people out there that just are not happy with their lives, so when I read a book that has the power to change that - I want to talk about it.</p> <p>When you read the introduction, you will be hooked. This entire book is jam packed with incredible quotes, insights, and practical things you can do on a daily basis to bring more joy into your life.</p> <h3>Quotes</h3> <p><em>“There is no way to happiness - happiness is the way.”</em> Thich Nhat Hanh</p> <p><em>"Your future growth and progress are now based in your understanding about the difference between the two ways in which you can measure yourself: against an ideal, which puts you in what I call the GAP,' and against your starting point, which puts you in 'the GAIN,' appreciating all that you've accomplished."</em></p> <p>-DAN SULLIVAN</p> <p><em>“Happiness is not something you pursue.&nbsp;Happiness is not somewhere in the future.&nbsp;Decades of scientific research is clear on this point: happiness is where you start, not where you finish.”</em></p> <p><em>"Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you're proud to live."</em></p> <p>-ANNE SWEENEY, AMERICAN BUSINESSWOMAN AND FORMER CO-CHAIR OF DISNEY MEDIA</p> <p><em>"Comparison makes you unhappy, and there's no end to comparison in the world, if that's the path you choose."</em></p> <p><em>“Comparison is the thief of joy.” - Theodore Roosevelt</em></p> <p><em>"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards."</em></p> <p>-STEVE JOBS</p> <p><em><strong>"Life is simple. Everything happens for you, not to you.&nbsp;</strong></em><em>Everything happens at exactly the right moment, neither too soon nor too late. You don't have to like it.&nbsp;It's just easier if you do."</em></p> <p>-BYRON KATIE</p> <p><em>"With increased value comes greater meaning. The things that we value or appreciate the most also have the greatest mean-ing. Value and meaning in the world, then, are totally created by appreciation."</em></p> <h2><strong>Exercise</strong></h2> <p>Here are the five questions:</p> <ul> <li>Where am I right now?</li> <li>What are my wins from the past 90 days?</li> <li>What are my desired wins for the next 90 days?</li> <li>Where will I be in 12 months?</li> <li>Where will I be in 3 years?</li> </ul>