What I Do When I Feel Like Giving Up

Written on day 939 of Clear's Monday/Thursday publishing streak, when he didn't feel like writing. He shares the reminders he uses to push past the urge to quit: your mind is a suggestion engine, not a command line; discomfort is temporary and life is easier than ever in historical terms; you'll never regret good work once it's done; and the daily choice between distraction and discipline is, in aggregate, your life. His simple answer to the question of what he does when he wants to quit: he shows up.