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Read past issues of the 3-2-1 Newsletter.
2021
JAN 7
3-2-1: On maturity, how to do exceptional work, and the connectedness of things
2020
DEC 31
3-2-1: On systems vs. goals, endings, and the importance of leverage
DEC 24
3-2-1: On the most important conversation, the value of time, and trusting your gut
DEC 17
3-2-1: On blame, the purpose of education, and compounding choices
DEC 10
3-2-1: On choosing your pain, self-acceptance, and seizing opportunities
DEC 3
3-2-1: On the best exercise, the secret to winning, and dealing with disappointment
NOV 26
3-2-1: On social skills, gratitude, and making life count
NOV 19
3-2-1: On progress, friendship, and how to improve your writing
NOV 12
3-2-1: On simplicity, having good ideas, and acting in the face of fear
NOV 5
3-2-1: On asking permission, the trick to writing well, and the magic of reading
OCT 29
3-2-1: On selective ignorance, courage, and living a life that burns bright
OCT 22
3-2-1: On simplifying, a 5-step process for nearly anything, and collaboration
OCT 15
3-2-1: On clear boundaries, handling criticism, and the importance of quality
OCT 8
3-2-1: On confidence, the power of going first, and being a generalist
OCT 1
3-2-1: On scaling down your habits, obstacles, and finding time to do what matters
SEP 24
3-2-1: On compliments, inversion, and the importance of high standards
SEP 17
3-2-1: On talent, qualities of a great career, and efficiency vs. effectiveness
SEP 10
3-2-1: On spending, compliments, and optimism
SEP 3
3-2-1: On patience, vision, and emphasizing joy
AUG 27
3-2-1: On building habits that last and the link between success and failure
AUG 20
3-2-1: On taking action, writing well, and motivating others
AUG 13
3-2-1: On inspiration, how to lose, and building a successful business
AUG 6
3-2-1: On knowing what you want, feedback, and facing challenges
JUL 30
3-2-1: On the power of simple ideas, focus, and asking good questions
JUL 23
3-2-1: On decision making, the value of friends, and self-improvement
JUL 16
3-2-1: On learning from mistakes, complaining, and getting better at sales
JUL 9
3-2-1: On bottlenecks, losing track of time, and confident humility
JUL 2
3-2-1: On choosing the right goal, focus, and perseverance
JUN 25
3-2-1: On drivers of human behavior, reading, and focus
JUN 18
3-2-1: On the cycle of improvement, self-doubt, and building a spirit
JUN 11
3-2-1: On the role of habits in times of uncertainty, hard work, and change
JUN 4
3-2-1: On taking action, changing incentives, and belonging
MAY 28
3-2-1: On seeing opportunities, originality, and the magic of books
MAY 21
3-2-1: Opportunity cost, power of listening, and the stories we tell ourselves
MAY 14
3-2-1: Entrepreneurship, habits, and the joy of climbing
MAY 7
3-2-1: Creative ideas, wealth, and making life a celebration
APR 30
3-2-1: The 80/20 Principle, mastery, and the importance of asking questions
APR 23
3-2-1: The paradox of risk, choosing the future, and treating the Earth well
APR 16
3-2-1: On correcting mistakes, youth, and focus
APR 9
3-2-1: On control, saying no, and keeping an open mind
APR 2
3-2-1: Helping others, focus, and the difference between ambition and happiness
MAR 26
3-2-1: Anticipation vs. expectation, how to write an ad, and the definition of love
MAR 19
3-2-1: On focus, persistence, and misfortune
MAR 12
3-2-1: On media consumption, needless commitments, and persistence and luck
MAR 5
3-2-1: On taking risks, attracting good luck, and the benefits of rest
FEB 27
3-2-1: On creating meaning, the remarkable odds of your existence, and life instructions
FEB 20
3-2-1: On failure, the importance of teaching, and handling the expectations of others
FEB 13
3-2-1: On wealth, learning, and love
FEB 6
3-2-1: On success and failure, kindness and mortality, and taking action
JAN 30
3-2-1: On mental toughness, self-awareness, and providing value
JAN 23
3-2-1: On minimalism, reading, status, and friendship
JAN 16
3-2-1: On getting started as a writer, the benefits of teaching, and growing old
JAN 9
3-2-1: On your real priorities, living with purpose, and courage
JAN 2
3-2-1: On systems vs. goals, identity-based habits, and the lessons of life
2019
DEC 26
3-2-1: On kindness, real wealth, and earning love and respect
DEC 19
3-2-1: On hard work and strategy, and changes sneaking up on you
DEC 12
3-2-1: On your real priorities, living with purpose, and courage
DEC 5
3-2-1: On building better habits, focusing on the process, and optimism
NOV 28
3-2-1: On freedom and responsibility, “bad” workouts, and obligations
NOV 21
3-2-1: On the highest level of mastery, being a positive force, and living a meaningful life
NOV 14
3-2-1: On beginner's mind, kindness, and time management
NOV 7
3-2-1: On social pressure, the power of choice, and the price of success
OCT 31
3-2-1: On taking action, tips for writers, and good relationships
OCT 24
3-2-1: On saying no, the importance of focus, and reading books
OCT 17
3-2-1: On change, margin of safety, and handling criticism
OCT 10
3-2-1: On gut reactions, negotiation tips, perseverance, and making better decisions
OCT 3
3-2-1: On the costs of habits, major life changes, and what money can't buy
SEP 26
3-2-1: On editing your own work, being original, and failure
SEP 19
3-2-1: On comparison, consistency, and what’s not going to change
SEP 12
3-2-1: On mistakes of ambition vs. sloth, innovation, and being reliable
SEP 5
3-2-1: On problem solving, tough-minded optimism, and courage
AUG 29
3-2-1: On feeling misunderstood, thinking clearly, and making the most of your one life
AUG 22
3-2-1: On increasing intelligence, networking, and shooting for the top
AUG 15
3-2-1: On mastery, learning to let go of trivial arguments, and bias
AUG 8
3-2-1: On the lessons of history, imperfect starts, and critiquing your own work

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## 3-2-1 Thursday newsletter

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The goal of each 3-2-1 email is to share the most wisdom per word of any newsletter on the web. While my long-form articles allow me to explore one idea in-depth, these emails will cover a wide range of useful ideas each week.

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