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Meditation in its “pure” form involves emptying the mind to a state where it just exists undisturbed and calm. However, most meditation programs and introductions focus heavily on achieving a close proxy to that empty state – the state of full focus on only one thing. Usually it’s one’s breathing, the feeling of contact with the ground, or perhaps a soundscape of the ambient noise in one’s environment. When focusing 100% on any one thing, it calms the mind....

We have so little time. Often, I am struck by the insignificance of all that I am, and all that I have done. Struck by a desire to be more, do more, change more. A desire that all too often is unfulfilled. Is it fuelled by ego? If so it should be quelled. Is it a legitimate desire to change the world for the better? Perhaps “being more” is a means to an end - by being more, I can do more, and therein lies the meaning....

As life beats down upon a man, tearing at his resolve. The most important step a man can take is the next one. Not the first step on the journey. Always the next one. The journey is the goal. This idea was articulated in Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson, and resonated so deeply that it bears sharing.

Something I’m pondering lately: When is it OK to step back, eat some biscuits, and just chill? I’ve never really found the answer. Some options include: Whenever it is necessary to optimise overall work capacity Never. Indulgence and comfort are for people who don’t want to get stuff done. Any time you deserve it None of the options work well. Optimising overall throughput and work capacity would require a person to understand their capacity as compared to current load, and be able to evaluate their own potential....