Month: September 2017
Dealing with the Enemy
To the Editors: Jessica Mathews’s thoughtful review of my book Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran, and the Triumph of Diplomacy provides excellent insights into the complexities of dealing with Iran and North Korea. Our one area of disagreement is the role of sanctions. The issue is not whether sanctions were effective in hurting Iran’s economy—which they clearly were—or whether they provided America with leverage—which they clearly did. Rather, the question that rarely gets asked is what the alternative costs to sanctions are.
John Berryman’s Letters
To the Editors: We are currently coediting a volume of John Berryman’s literary correspondence. We believe some of your readers may possess unpublished letters from the poet, and we would like to consider these for inclusion in our volume. If readers believe they have material that would be of use, we would be grateful if they could contact us.
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Impeachment?
To the Editors: In “What Are Impeachable Offenses?” Noah Feldman and Jacob Weisberg present a scholarly review of Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution of the United States. They claim that a self-pardon, “would be ineffectual because no judge would regard it as valid.” I believe the authors are wrong.
Wonderful Remodeling of a Flat in Melbourne, Australia by the Firm Sonelo Design Studio
This apartment of modern lines and 170 square meters was designed by the architectural firm Sonelo Design Studio by the hand of its architects Wilson Tang and Elodie Lim in the city of Melbourne, Australia in 2013. Its style exudes subtlety and a delicate elegance. But it was not always like this. Formerly, and before its wonderful transformation into what is today, this place was a dark and dingy place,..
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Located in central Idaho, Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness is a…
Located in central Idaho, Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness is a mountainous area that features a patchwork of riparian willows, abundant bunch grasses, aspen and conifers. The area provides habitat for elk, mule deer, moose, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, greater sage-grouse, bear, wolverine and wolves. Jerry Peak Wilderness is the perfect place for backcountry experiences such as hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, backpacking, skiing and horseback riding – not to mention a chance to just get away and enjoy some solitude. Photo by Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management @mypubliclands
Old Artisanship Business is Remodeled to be Converted into a House-Studio
This old company dedicated to artisanship has been renovated and converted into a studio, living space, and production area. A small production area, as well as an administration wing and a company apartment, were all maintained. It is located on the outskirts of the village in the province of Bolzano, South Tyrol, in Italy, and has a total area of 523 square meters. It was remodeled in 2016 by the..
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Sea Food Restaurant Located in Vinh City, Vietnam
This wonderful and ample restaurant is an irresistible temptation for those who love seafood. It is located in Vinh, a city in the north of Vietnam, which is the capital of the province of Nghe. It has a total area of 370 square meters and was designed in 2016 by architectural firm TNT architects. The project was directly handled by Bùi Quang Tiến, who works for said firm. The restaurant..
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How Not To Give Up When Your Head Tells You to Quit
Most people have to work hard in order to live their dreams. However, all we see and celebrate is their success because the hard work is usually not done in public. So, when you are struggling in the shadows, wondering why success is not coming fast enough, it’s easy to want to quit.
Don’t.
The successful people you admire are there because they resisted the temptation to quit.
Before looking at the tips below on how not to give up, let’s get one thing out of the way:
No one is suggesting that you stay in a dead-end career which takes you nowhere. If you’re quitting because there is a better opportunity, then, by all means, go ahead. The quitting that does not help is the one where you leave just because you’re not getting results instantly.
Every time you want to quit and take the easy way out, just tell yourself that success doesn’t come overnight.
Things Don’t Get Easy Just Because You Switch Places
There is a misconception that if you don’t like something, then you can switch places and things will get easier. This is a fantasy. If you quit without introspecting and looking deep inside yourself, you may actually be moving with the problem.
In the beginning, you will enjoy the instant gratification which comes with moving. However, as time goes on, you will realize that you’ve solved nothing. The same problems you thought you ran away from in the last situation will suddenly appear.
If you quit just because of the instant gratification you feel when you move into something new, you’re sacrificing your long-term goals. The reality of life is that wherever you go, you’ll always be faced with challenges. It’s better to work on the challenges of something you have already started, rather than quitting and starting on a new set of trials in a new goal.
See Also: 5 Barriers That You Need To Cross To Achieve Success This Year
See the Bigger Picture
Every time you want to quit, tell yourself that if success were easy, everybody would be successful. Most people quit because they forget to draw the bigger picture when they start on a goal. Some have drawn the bigger picture, but forget it in the face of challenges.
Always remember that journeys leading to success are often long and grueling. Take the disappointments you meet along the way and if you fall, stand up, dust yourself off, and get moving.
One thing you will have to accept is that success comes at different times for different people. Admit that you’ll see people you know reaching their goals before you do.
While this can be difficult sometimes, you should always try to celebrate with them. Instead of seeing their success as highlighting your failures, take it as proof that achieving your goals is possible.
See Success as a Journey, Not a Destination
Success happens in incremental steps. It is a result of everyday small, smart choices. If you do this consistently and never quit when the going gets tough, you’ll start to see the results of your perseverance.
Making smart, small choices every day starts by taking big tasks and breaking them into smaller units. Working on smaller tasks will help you to see your progress. Take reading a large book, for example. Breaking it into chapters seems more doable than finishing the whole book right away.
You’ll also see incremental results if you are consistent. A good example here is your daily exercise routine. Consistently working on your fitness for twenty minutes every day is better than trying to do a two-hour workout once a week.
Successful people are patient. They understand that progress takes time. For example, if you decided to write a book, writing just two pages a day results in 60 pages a month. That makes over 300 pages in half a year. That’s a very long book by any standards.
No one has ever said that success is easy. If it were, everyone would be successful.
See Also: Stumble, Success, Stumble, Success – 11 Simple Steps to Improve Your Life
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