Trying Changes Everything
“It’s hard to engage with a character who isn’t trying.” — Nathan Bransford
Nathan is a book editor talking about fictional characters, but his insight holds equally true in real life.
We instinctively favour people who are actually doing something — people taking a risk and putting effort into creating a result.
The sense of Meaning of your life grows with the degree you take personal responsibility for results. The more you take full responsibility for outcomes — for what actually happens, not what you hoped would happen — the more meaningful your days become.
Be someone who makes progress before asking for resources
People respond differently when you arrive with evidence of effort. You’re no longer asking them to start something. You’re inviting them to be part of something that is already in motion.
Most doors open only after you’ve pushed on them first.
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