JonJon Bridge Quotes, Thoughts and Questions
A growing collection of quotes, thoughts, and questions I’ve created over the years to help myself think more clearly — and now, hopefully, help others as well.
Each post includes a short explanation of its meaning and how it may be useful in daily life.
I hope you find something here that stays with you.
Perfection Is the Direction, Not the Goal
Most people have some version of perfection living in their mind. A perfect plan.
A perfect body.
A perfect relationship.
A perfect business.
A perfect life.
A perfect version of themselves. And there is nothing wrong with having a high standard. Standards can guide us. Standards can pull us upward.
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Want to Understand Yourself? Look at What You Avoid.
At some point, most people quietly run into the question: Who am I? Not always dramatically. Not always during a crisis. Sometimes it happens while sitting alone.
Sometimes after a conversation that hits too close.
Sometimes after failure.
Sometimes after success that still feels strangely empty.
Sometimes when life gets
JonJonIf we feel irritated by microscopic amounts of effort, how can we be so bold as to dream about something better?
“If we feel irritated by microscopic amounts of effort, how can we be so bold as to dream about something better?” This question is not meant to insult or shame anyone. It is meant to create awareness. Modern life has become incredibly convenient. We can control lights with our voices,
JonJonNothing Conceals Potential Better Than a Mirror
First, there are many mirrors. I am not only talking about the physical mirrors you own, hang on a wall, or count inside your home. Those are the obvious mirrors. The glass mirrors. You stand in front of one, and it shows you something visible. Your face.
Your body.
Your
JonJonMake It a Great Day! Don’t Wait for One.
If you told yourself right now: “For the next two hours, I am going to be in a good mood.” What would happen? Would you actually be in a good mood for the next two hours? Would your mood improve a little? Would nothing happen at all? That question opens
JonJonTurning the Impossible Into the Possible
There are moments in life when people begin thinking about something that feels far outside their current reality. Starting a business. Learning a foreign language. Writing a book. Changing careers. Building something bigger than themselves. And almost immediately, the mind starts talking: “That would be impossible… for me.” “I don’
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Thinking About Exercise Just Drains Me
Do you ever feel like exercise or even the word exercise just feels a little inconvenient and maybe even a little irritating sometimes? Now obviously not everybody feels this way. And for those people that have successfully conquered that resistance and built strong and consistent health habits and exercise routines:
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The Meaning Machine
The Meaning Machine A few days ago, I met with a newer friend just to sit down, relax, and talk about life. Nothing formal.
Just conversation. We ended up moving through a few different topics, and eventually the discussion started getting a little deeper. At one point, I made a
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