Daily Productive Sharing 1186 - Turning 40

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Paul Millerd has just turned forty, and he shares some of his reflections on reaching this milestone:

1. The so-called "pivotal moments" in life are often narratives we construct in hindsight rather than actual turning points.
2. My two biggest regrets from my twenties are not living in another country and not taking more risks in my career—both would have pushed me out of my comfort zone.
3. You can’t escape work; you can only transcend it. This becomes especially clear after quitting a traditional job.
4. Learning how to earn money on your own and stay productive and motivated without a boss or external pressure is an invaluable skill.
5. Having the freedom to explore, follow curiosity, and read whatever interests you may seem like "wasting time," but these periods often lead to interesting opportunities.
6. When working for yourself, burnout can come even faster because there are no external boundaries to limit your workload. But this can also be an advantage, as it forces you to quickly recognize which work isn’t worth years of your life.
7. Money is one of the most powerful forces in the world, shaping both your decisions and those of the people around you in ways deeper than you might realize.
8. Choosing to earn less after experiencing high income can be a shortcut to understanding your true values.
9. Learning to live with fear, uncertainty, and discomfort—without trying to eliminate them—is the real path to freedom.
10. From ages 27 to 34, I went through frustration, confusion, and disappointment with dating apps. Then, I met the right person, and life changed instantly.
11. I’m grateful I didn’t give up because the rewards of a great relationship are immeasurable.
12. Becoming a father has been the most humbling experience of my life. Over the past two years, I’ve repeatedly had to admit, "I don’t know, and that’s okay."
13. I’ve never felt more joy and love than when spending time with my daughter. It may be the best way to reconnect with a childlike sense of wonder.
14. My daughter is my greatest teacher.
15. True rest and relaxation—restoring your inner self—is a skill that requires practice.
16. Writing is one of the most powerful actions in the world, and it’s never too late to start.

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我们常说“四十不惑”，Paul Millerd 正好到了四十岁，他分享了一些他的“不惑”：

1. 人们常说的“关键时刻”其实往往是事后构建的故事，而不是即时的转折点。
2. 我对二十多岁时的两大遗憾是：没有在另一个国家生活过，以及在职业选择上没有承担更多风险。这两件事本可以让我走出舒适区。
3. 你无法逃避工作，你只能超越它。这一点在离职之后就会变得格外明显。
4. 依靠自己赚钱，并学会如何在没有上司或外部压力的情况下保持生产力和动力，是一种极为宝贵的能力。
5. 拥有可以随意探索、跟随好奇心、阅读自己感兴趣事物的时间，可能看起来像是在“浪费”时间，但这些阶段往往会带来有趣的机遇。
6. 当你为自己工作时，更容易陷入倦怠，因为没有外部界限限制你的工作量。但这也可能是一个隐藏的优势，因为它能让你更快意识到哪些工作并不值得你浪费多年时间。
7. 金钱是世界上最强大的力量之一，它在塑造你和周围人的决策时，比你想象的影响更深远。
8. 在经历过高收入后选择赚得更少，反而是一个快速搞清楚自己真正价值观的捷径。
9. 学会与恐惧、不确定性和不适共存，而不急于消除它们，这才是通往自由的道路。
10. 从 27 岁到 34 岁，我在单身的过程中经历了挫败、困惑和各种约会软件的失望。然后，我遇到了那个完美的人，生活瞬间发生了改变。
11. 我很庆幸自己没有放弃，因为一段好的关系所带来的回报是无法估量的。
12. 成为父亲是我经历过最谦卑的事情。这两年的旅程让我无数次承认“我不知道，但没关系”。
13. 我从未体验过比和女儿在一起时更多的快乐和爱。这可能是唤醒自己童心的最佳方式。
14. 我的女儿是我最伟大的老师。
15. 真正能恢复内心的休息与放松，是一种需要练习的能力。
16. 写作是世界上最强大的行动之一，开始写作永远不会太迟。

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