Stillness Is the Key: 6 key ideas
The core ideas of Stillness Is the Key, each in under a minute, written in our own words. Want the full depth? Get the book.
- IDEA 1 OF 6
Limit inputs
More information doesn't mean better decisions.
Constant news and feeds create noise that drowns out thinking. Choose a few high-quality sources and ignore the rest.
- IDEA 2 OF 6
Journal
Writing slows thinking down and shows what's really on your mind.
A few lines each morning or night help process emotions and clarify decisions.
- IDEA 3 OF 6
Seek wisdom, not opinions
Hot takes expire in a week.
Old books and wise people have survived the test of time. Spend more of your reading on what has lasted.
- IDEA 4 OF 6
Tend your relationships
Stillness doesn't mean isolation.
Close relationships steady you and put ambition in perspective. Don't sacrifice family and friends for work you'll forget.
- IDEA 5 OF 6
Walk, sleep and move
The body affects the mind.
Long walks, real sleep and physical routines calm thinking and often bring your best ideas.
- IDEA 6 OF 6
Know what enough is
Ambition without a finish line steals peace.
Decide what enough means for money, status and work, and notice when you've reached it.
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