Even If You Did Half

If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astonish ourselves. – Thomas Edison

Yeah, doing everything you’re capable of would blow your doors off, but to even contemplate such is massive.

Instead, just attempt half, or a quarter, or even an eighth of what you think you are capable of.

At least two things will happen: you will accomplish some pretty cool stuff and you’ll show yourself you are capable of more than you thought.

(And you’ll keep doing stuff, which is the coolest thing of all!)

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