What You Must Do

If you want something you’ve never had, then you need to do something you’ve never done. – Ian Knabel

This is true because what you’ve been “getting” is perfectly in-line with what you’ve been doing.

Even if it’s just a slight tweak, you must adapt and learn and do new things if you want your life to change.

There’s no way around it; more of the same will get you more of the same.

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