Welcome to TANQ.
The Art of Living‘s library of Thoughts, Anecdotes, Notes and Quotes.
TANQ is a growing central library of thoughts, anecdotes, notes and quotes that I come across during my life and learning. It was originally inspired by Ryan Holiday’s excellent article on “How and Why to Keep a Commonplace Book“.
As time goes by I’ll be developing TANQ to make it easier to explore, filter and share its contents right here on The Art of Living.
For now, here’s a snapshot from the inside:
Latest Entries
“You can only put your conscious attention on one thing at a time. If that’s all that has your attention, you’re in flow.”
“I respect the man who knows distinctly what he wishes. The greater part of all mischief in the world arises from the fact that men do not sufficiently understand their own aims. They have undertaken to build a tower, and spend no more labor on the foundation than would be necessary to erect a hut.”
“An idealist believes that the short run doesn’t count. A cynic believes the long run doesn’t matter. A realist believes that what is done or left undone in the short run determines the long run.”
“Wisdom consists not so much in knowing what to do in the ultimate as in knowing what to do next.”
“People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them.”
Random Entries
No man should judge unless he asks himself in absolute honest whether in a similar situation he might not have done the same thing.
Creation as distinct from Production
Life is too short to be little.
Reputation and integrity are your most valuable assets and can be lost in a heartbeat.
“It turns out that optimists have four special behaviors, all learned through practice and repetition.
First, optimists look for the good in every situation.
Second, optimists always seek the valuable lesson in every setback or difficulty.
Third, optimists always look for the solution to every problem.
Fourth, optimists think and talk continually about their goals.”