Even if your life is pretty good now, imagining yourself being tied to that moment forever would be like running a race while other runners quickly move ahead, leaving you alone in cement shoes.
Life goes on, but you are stuck in one place.
You can't live like that! In this ever-changing world, to truly blossom, you need an active and fulfilling life.
--- p.7, from “Prologue _Life goes on, so we can’t stay in one place”

Those of us who utilize this extra time in the morning are different from those who try to 'catch up' on the day by stamping their clock in at 9 a.m.
The benefits you'll reap from waking up early will depend on several variables in your life.
But one thing is certain: it will help you shape the future you envision.
--- p.37, from “Wake up before the world wakes up _ Make the morning yours”

Some people believe that there is no need to make specific plans because unexpected situations will not arise.
Until that actually happens.
It may be convenient in the short term to avoid the possibility of the unexpected.
But it is absolutely not a wise attitude.
A bad day, a tough week, problems with the kids, a family emergency, car and work issues - these are things that can throw your schedule off track, and that's something we all experience at some point in our lives.
We can't just live our lives hoping to avoid these problems.
--- p.51, from “Draw the big picture and revise it at any time _ Plan flexibly”

When we abandon our routine, don't give our bodies the nutrients and hydration they need, and put our mornings at risk with excessive stress, a self-indulgent attitude sets in.
It may produce immediate results, but it may have negative long-term consequences.
All of this is under the premise that you are trying to achieve short-term satisfaction.
As numerous studies have shown, the small actions you take to start your day can have a huge impact on the rest of your day.
--- p.55, from “Move Following Simple Patterns _ Preparing for Greater Achievements”

Unfortunately, when people feel they need to change or develop new habits for a better life, they often think they need to fix something that is "broken" about them.
We think that being fat is unattractive.
So you decide to lose weight.
We want to be a little more accepted among our friends.
So, they go out of their way to buy expensive things and show off.
He takes on responsibilities to show his family that he can do anything.
This repeats infinitely.
There's nothing wrong with grappling with the negative aspects of your life in order to make positive changes.
But that doesn't mean you have to view life as a whole negatively.
(…) you are not broken.
--- p.74, from “Think of small and realistic methods _Continuously develop”

Brené Brown, a renowned bestselling author and research professor, has warned that those who think they can neglect issues like authenticity because of other, seemingly more important issues are “deeply mistaken.”
Authenticity is a crucial part of building your foundation.
If I don't have authenticity, the foundation of everything I do in my daily life, whose life am I living? What is my ultimate goal? If I lack a sense of purpose in what I do, what's the point?
--- p.83, from “Ask yourself what you want _ Do it with all your heart”

Are you tossing and turning at night, unable to sleep because of unresolved issues? Are you anxious about looming deadlines and external pressures? Are you gripped by dread at the thought of doing it all alone? All these tasks can quickly become a tangled mess.
The problem of a growing mass of problems can never be reached at the very bottom of our line.
Fortunately, there's a common denominator for solving the big problems crammed into our list.
The starting point is precisely the segmentation strategy.
--- p.108, from “Look far ahead and take on challenges little by little _ Breaking down the process”

I hope you listen carefully to what I have to say.
There is no energy more powerful than the energy you gain from striving for something greater than yourself.
It's about the big picture.
Something that allows you to move forward.
That powerful thing that pulls you out of bed every morning.
It may sound cliché, but I'll tell you the truth.
When you do what you love, the energy just follows.
--- p.169, from “Find what you like and do it _ Replenish your energy”

Examining the current situation is not about what has already happened, but about the driving force behind it.
And it's about the impact you've had afterward, whether positive or negative.
Think about every decision and action you make each day.
And consider what led you to make that choice.
Understanding your own motivations and acknowledging where you may have strayed from your intentions and goals is crucial to staying on track each day.
--- p.201, from “Looking back on today and planning tomorrow’s strategy _ Checking the present”

It may feel strange to celebrate our own victories, big and small, when so many others are going through terrible things.
Still, we must celebrate.
The world we live in will never be perfect, and unfortunately, pain and suffering will always exist.
However, that does not mean we can ignore the suffering of others.
But instead of bearing the full brunt of that pain, we need to find ways to channel it into productive forms and support it.
We must not stop living, nor must we stop celebrating life.

--- p.218, from “Celebrate the small victories of each day _ Be grateful”

Surely, some will argue, with very valid reasons, that Arianna Huffington's recommended sleep tips are simply not feasible.
But that's not the point here.
The thing to remember here is that sleep, like self-care, is non-negotiable.
Sleep is essential.
You can't function without sleep.
So do your best.
Just give it a try.

--- p.248, from “Close Your Eyes for an Awake Life _ Preparing for Tomorrow”