“Don’t Try”: The Philosophy of the Hardworking Charles Bukowski
I just listened to an episode of The Happiness Podcast and it made it clear that obsession over goals and other people&#x27;s validation kills our natural passion. I don&#x27;t know about you, but passion is what I&#x27;m really after -- the kind of state where you get lost in your work and love what you do.<p>It may be easy to dismiss Bukowski&#x27;s advice because his abrasive and cynical delivery style, but I think he has a point. Follow your interests, and try to forget about your ego and the rest of the world.<p>(However, at the same time, I think it&#x27;s important to be consistent and develop good habits that will prevent you from quitting at the first roadblock.)