One of the hardest things about improving your life is remembering to practice what you've learned in a moment of temptation, frustration, or hardship. Anyone can follow a strategy as they read about it, but remembering to stick with it in the real world is tough.
Stories help with that. An engaging story sticks with you in a way that a research finding often can't. While JamesClear.com promotes science-backed ideas, we don't shun stories and lessons based on real life.
This page collects life lessons from my own life as well as from the lives of artists, creators, and innovators. Articles grapple with concepts like marriage, gratitude, and work-life balance.
Let's dive in.
Life Lessons from Famous Creators
The Shadow Side of Greatness: Success often comes with a shadow side and hidden costs. In this article, we examine the shadow side of Pablo Picasso's genius.
Famous Biologist Louis Agassiz on the Usefulness of Learning Through Observation: Self-awareness is critical for success in all fields. Read this article to learn how biologist Louis Agassiz taught self-awareness through observation.
Joseph Brodsky Explains Perfectly How to Deal With Critics and Detractors in Your Life: Famous poet Joseph Brodsky was exiled from his home in Russia and forced to leave the love of his life behind, never to be seen again. In 1988, Brodsky shared a beautiful strategy and method for dealing with the critics, detractors, and negative influences in your life.
Martha Graham on the Hidden Danger of Comparing Yourself to Others: Martha Graham, perhaps the most influential dance choreographer of the 20th century, explains why it is not your job to judge your own work
Lessons on Living a Meaningful Life from Nichelle Nichols: Actress Nichelle Nichols helped shape the Civil Rights Movement without realizing it. Read this article to learn how you can live a meaningful life.
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