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"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of those depths". - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
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Word of the day is ‘huff-cap’ (1600s): a headstrong swaggerer; one who blusters into situations and frequently creates chaos.
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I’ve just chanced again upon the word ‘shotclog’ (16th century): an unwelcome member of a group who is only tolerated because they’re buying the next drink.
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Sunshine duration in hours per year. USA and Europe
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Cool
Another US election, another "Land doesn't vote, people do" style map showing the election results.
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Your worth is not defined by what you achieve or acquire. It’s a question of who you become and how you contribute to others. Self-esteem should come from character, not success or status. The highest accomplishment is to be a person of generosity, curiosity, and integrity.
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Self-awareness grows in proportion to your lack of distractions.
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Motivation is a trap. We often avoid action because we convince ourselves we need motivation. You don't need motivation, you need action.
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Saying "No" is a way to say "Yes" to something more of value. Usually your precious time.
“The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson #reading #booktwt #books
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“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” - Albert Einstein #reading #nonfiction #books
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Everything has a price which is not written in $$$.
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If you struggle with consistency, read this Thread:
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If you know how to think you're not easily convinced by what people think.
60 minutes = 4% of your day 45 minutes = 3% of your day 30 minutes = 2% of your day If you workout for one hour, walk for 45 minutes and read for 30 minutes, it's 9% of your day. You do not have a lack of time, You have a lack of priorities.
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35 lies that society made you believe:
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How you manage your losses in life displays your skills and wisdom.
34 sentences that'll show you 95% of the destructive habits slowly killing you:
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15 financial lessons I wish I’d learned at 20:
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Most people suck at negotiation. Here's an easy framework to get what you want:
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