Apr 13, 2023

7 Dead-Simple Tricks to Keep Going

When failure is not an option, success is inevitable. Celebrate small wins, lengthen the timescale, accept outside help, forgive your mistakes, and more with these 7 tricks.

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Brian Bourque

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When failure is not an option, success is inevitable.

7 dead-simple tricks to keep going:
— Brian Bourque (@bbourque) April 13, 2023
1. Lengthen the timescale

Everything looks bigger up close.

But lasting success takes years to build.

If it won't matter in a year, don't sweat it.
— Brian Bourque (@bbourque) April 13, 2023
2. Celebrate small wins

Stack small gains to increase momentum.

Every step forward builds resilience.
— Brian Bourque (@bbourque) April 13, 2023
3. Forgive your mistakes

Mistakes are the price of effort.

Write them down and revisit them periodically.
— Brian Bourque (@bbourque) April 13, 2023
4. Accept outside help

Share your struggles with trusted advisors.

Humility lessens the pain of setbacks.
— Brian Bourque (@bbourque) April 13, 2023
5. Remember first principles

Reorient yourself often to underlying assumptions.

What's really going on?
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6. Assume you're wrong, often

Assuming you're wrong creates a healthy tolerance for experimentation and error.
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7. Learn from those ahead and alongside you

A struggle shared is a struggle halved.

Use peers for inspiration and commiseration.
— Brian Bourque (@bbourque) April 13, 2023
That's it!

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