Brad Stulberg

The more attached you get to external results the more likely you are to experience burnout, depression, anxiety, and also engage in unethical behavior. External results matter. They are a thing. But they can't be the only thing. And they shouldn't even be the biggest thing.

Take your work very seriously but yourself not so much.

Tragic optimism is an example of non-dual thinking, or holding two seemingly competing ideas at once. Non-dual thinking can be a game changer. It’s key to mental health, sustainable progress, and navigating challenges. https://t.co/JbX40OWTCl

The people with whom we surround ourselves shape us. We are all mirrors reflecting onto one another. Research shows: -Emotion spreads -Motivation spreads -Thinking spreads -Compassion spreads -Action spreads Surround yourself wisely. Shine light when you are up to it.

Linear progress is a myth. The truth is there are peaks, valleys, and plateaus. This is why it’s so important to focus on the process over acute results; take a long view; and surround yourself with people who will support you when you’re down and provide gravity when you soar.

Wherever you are, the goal post is always 10 yards down the field. If you develop a mindset “If I just accomplish ___, THEN I’ll arrive,” you are in for a rude awakening. There is no arriving. The sooner you realize this, the better. https://t.co/fjA5gAkrsO

If you catch yourself thinking "If only I do this or achieve that, THEN I'll be happy," you are in for a rude awakening. The goalpost is always 10 yards down the field. The result is never enough. It's best to figure out how to enjoy where you are and the process of striving.

Where you are is where you are. So you probably ought to start there.

Being a gritty person is an advantage until what you really need to do is quit. Practicing gratitude is wonderful when things are going well, but terrible advice to give to an acutely depressed person. A growth mindset works...most of the time. https://t.co/ttX5DBeggl

Stop comparing yourself to others. Luck comes and goes. People use performance-enhancing drugs. You don't know what's happening in someone's heart. Compare yourself to prior versions of yourself—in particular, the level of effort and presence you bring to what you're doing.

RT @CoachsVision: Pursue excellence. Do not pursue efficiency. The former is sustaining & eternal. The latter is a short-cut to a dead-en…

What I want to do here is define nervous system dysregulation in simple terms, and then talk about a key psychological concept that can help in a way that is broader and deeper than any one-off behavior or hack: https://t.co/elKdYTSVKv

The people who sustain success over the long-haul are rarely shooting for success. They are focused on the path. Their goal is mastery, which knows no end. They lose themselves in their work and community, and in doing so attain a kind of freedom.

Worst way to be happy is by trying to be happy. -Follow your interests. -Feel what you're feeling. -Prioritize belonging. -Seek meaning, not bright and shiny objects. -Ruthlessly eliminate assholes from your life. -Move your body often. -Sleep at night. Simple. Not always easy.

One of the worst ways to find genuine happiness is by posting highly-staged and edited pictures of oneself on a platform where millions of strangers can either “like” you or not and comment on your appearance. We are looking for love in all the wrong places.

5 core mental skills for more excellence with less angst: https://t.co/VnZ0dn4JkI

The Tigers are playing so well right now. It’s clear they take it one game at a time. They are present and grounded. They are in a groove, but it feels like a sustainable one. Who knows how long it will last. But it’s fun and special to watch. 🐅