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Daily writing promptDescribe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.View all responses Finding Joy in the Simple Things We search for joy and happiness in grand experiences - taking an exotic vacation, accomplishing a major goal, or acquiring new possessions... But true joy can be found all around us in life's … Continue reading 1227. Appreciating the Beauty of Simple Pleasures
"The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest person to fool." This powerful quote from Richard Feynman gets at the heart of true intellectual honesty and objectivity. Feynman, a theoretical physicist known for his revolutionary work in quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and particle physics, had a unique definition … Continue reading 1226. Overcoming Self-Deception: The Feynman Approach to Genius
We can learn new things, new ways of living, and how to be a better person from ANYONE. These rules can apply to anyone too, can be used by anybody, and can impact all areas of life. Jesse Itzler didn't get asked to do a commencement speech this graduation season, so he made his own. … Continue reading 1225. Jesse Itzler and Unconventional Wisdom: A Commencement Speech
"Linchpin" is a book about becoming indispensable and creating art in the workplace. The central idea is that in today's economy, true value comes from going above and beyond, taking risks, and creating something unique and valuable - being a "linchpin” vs a “cog” Some key concepts throughout the book: The old model of compliance … Continue reading 1224. Becoming a Linchpin | Seth Godin: 8 ways
How often do we go through life doing various activities and making choices without stopping to consider the deeper reasons or motivations behind them? Things like going to school, having a job, living in a particular area, traveling, exercising, driving a certain car, following a religion or believing in God, keeping an orderly home, budgeting … Continue reading 1223. The Power of Why: Reflecting Motivations Behind Our Actions
You can’t buy some things Amazon came around and destroyed the game with 24 hour deliveries The same with instant messages- anywhere in the world you can send someone a message and it's there within a second. That’s good for most things, but there are some things you can’t buy You can only cultivate them. … Continue reading 1222. The Price of Personal Growth: What Money Can’t Buy
'If our young men miscarry in their first enterprises, they lose all heart. If the young merchant fails, men say he is ruined. If the finest genius studies at one of our colleges, and is not installed in an office within one year afterwards in the cities or suburbs of Boston or New York, it … Continue reading 1221. Opportunities Beyond Societal Expectations: Lessons from Ralph Waldo Emerson
Life is all about figuring it out Murphy's law is a law for a reason “anything that can go wrong will go wrong” And that’s one of our jobs on this Earth - figuring things out Can’t pay the bills? Got to figure it out Making too much money that you know what to do … Continue reading 1220. The Art of Figuring Things Out
This relates to a serving job, waiting tables: Prioritize the questions based on your personal preferences and the importance of each topic to you. Consider selecting a few key questions to ask during the interview and saving the rest for later discussions. What are some rules and policies, can I get an operations manual of … Continue reading 1219. 25 Questions to Ask New Employers
Most of us dread confrontation. It feels uncomfortable and threatens that desire for peace and harmony. We fear the other person's reaction and the potential consequences. Thinking about it though, this fear is often irrational becuase confrontation rarely lives up to our worst nightmares. Right? A way to get around this feeling is to be … Continue reading 1218. Effective Communication: The Firm yet Fair Approach
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