Sivaraman Murali

I was prepared for this, but I underestimated the internal work it would take to maintain that energy.

…no. That’s not what it’s about. It’s about something Marcus Aurelius told himself 2,000 years ago: “You must build up your life action by action, and be content if each one achieves its goal as far as possible — and no one can keep you from this.” If all we did was focus on the task right in front of us, we’d accomplish 99% of our goals and th…

…otivation, an inexplicable unwillingness to act, that obstructs your path to success and happiness. It’s the invisible boundaries in your head that you’re tripping over — sometimes without ever moving at all.