NEN stands for “no elaboration needed.”
This is a list of ideas that stand on their own – ideas that have been boiled down to their essence.
Clicking on the highlighted word(s) will take you to a link about the speaker. I think it’s better to just take in the idea without knowing who said it; later if you become curious, the name is there after a click.
I’ll update the NEN list at the start of each year. Here’s what on this year’s list:
> If you find yourself digging a hole, stop digging.
> Retain the ability to walk away from a situation that feels unmanageable.
> There’s probably no god. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life.
> Live simply and pay as you go.
> It’s not productive to fantasize about the way people should be, look at reality.
> Don’t make decisions when you’re angry. Don’t make promises when you’re happy.
> It’s the dose that makes the poison.
> Who looks outside dreams; who looks inside awakes.
> Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
> Don’t let the perfect get in the way of the good.
> You miss 100% of the shots you never take.
> Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
> If you’re not happy; you’re wasting your time.
> Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing.
> I’d rather live with a good question than a bad answer.
> Write down interesting things you hear.
> A whole person feels the fear, acknowledges it , then proceeds.
> Most of the things you worry about never happen.
> Don’t ask for permission you don’t need.
> Stay calm and carry on.
> Try to do the right thing instead of what you have the right to do.