Author: chris
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The surprising secret to massive success
I spent the last five years researching history’s most successful people. And I discovered a key trait they all share. It’s so simple, it’s almost baffling… ~
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Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. It matters that you don’t just give up.”…
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7 mistakes everyone regrets
7 mistakes everyone regrets. Most regret doesn’t come from big failures. It comes from small, repeated decisions that feel reasonable in the moment but compound over years. ~
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Why persaverence is the number one secret of all success
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On!’ has solved and always…
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Why you should never read negative comments online, unless you know the commenter
Why you should never read negative comments online, unless you know the commenter ~
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The trick is repetition. Keep reminding yourself of good habits. Make it easy to do the right thing. Make it simple.
You become what you think about most. Your life becomes what you focus on. The key thing is to make sure you’re focusing on the things you care about most and not things you’ll regret. ~
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Quotes posters
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. He is considered successful in our day who gets more out of life than he puts in. But a man of value will give more than he receives.” ~ Albert Einstein I never wanted to be rich or…
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Hang them on your wall
Hang them on your wall. Put them on your desk. Put them where you’ll look. Keep reminding yourself of good habits. Make it easy to do the right thing instead of the wrong thing… ~
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Never forget what matters most. Order or download a special print today using the link in the description.
Never forget what really matters. Remind yourself every day of the most important advice from history’s most successful people. ~
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How can you make sure you remember and apply important life lessons like this?
Life is built from choices. The better your choices, the better your life. But how can you make sure you remember and apply important life lessons like this every day, even when you’re busy and distracted? ~
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Most people never become who they intended to be — here’s why
To know what people really think, pay attention to what they do, rather than what they say.” ~ René Descartes
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The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope — free book summary
(Summary follows the book’s real structure, with verified quotes.) Stephen Cope explores how people discover and live their true calling — their dharma — using lessons from the Bhagavad Gita and stories of artists, activists, athletes, and ordinary people. The book argues that purpose emerges when you commit fully to the work your life is…
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The life-changing idea behind Essentialism: do fewer things, but do them better
Your life depends on one decision: essential or nonessential? It’s time to make a choice. ~
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The Power of Less by Leo Babauta
(Summary organized according to the book’s real structure, with verified quotes from Leo Babauta.) Leo Babauta argues that modern life overwhelms us because we try to do too much.The solution is radical simplicity: focus on fewer tasks, fewer goals, fewer commitments — and execute them with clarity and consistency.By reducing the nonessential, you amplify the…
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How to learn something fast and well
How to learn something fast and well. If you want to learn something important and learn it very well, try this simple technique… ~
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Why discomfort can make your life much better
The Comfort Crisis. It’s the truth we all intuitively know is true but prefer to hide from. And its the key to a rich life. Author Michael Easter explains how comfort is shrinking your life—and discomfort is how you get it back… ~
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How to use the Eisenhower principle to stop wasting time
If you don’t take control of your time, other people will control it for you. And they might not have your best interests in mind. This slideshow shows how to use the Eisenhower principle to take back control ~
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How people become confident
Act First, Confidence LaterTake small steps toward the thing you fear instead of waiting to “feel ready.”Action rewires your brain and shrinks fear—confidence grows from doing, not from thinking. Drop the Struggle With Negative ThoughtsNotice your thoughts without fighting or believing them—let them come and go. Resistance makes anxious thoughts stronger; acceptance takes away their…
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How to deal with a sociopath
How to deal with a sociopath. About four percent of people do not feel guilt, empathy, or remorse, and this neurological absence makes them capable of manipulation, exploitation, and harm without hesitation. Here’s how Dr Stout recommends you deal with a sociopath… ~
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The top five regrets of the dying
The top five regrets of the dying. After many years working in palliative care for people in their last weeks of life, Bonnie Ware noticed five regrets all her patients seemed to repeat over and over… ~
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Stop prioritising urgent things over important things
The powerful shift that helps you stop reacting to life—and start directing it Stop Letting Urgency Control Your Day Pause before responding to anything “urgent” and ask whether it’s actually important. This works because urgency hijacks your brain, pulling you away from the work that creates real progress. Put the Important Things on Your Calendar…
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The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way
What if the problems you keep facing, that are making you stressed, hide your greatest opportunity…
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Comfort is quietly weakening us—and challenge is the cure
Seek Discomfort on Purpose Do something hard each day: a cold walk, a tough workout, a difficult conversation. This works because deliberate stress strengthens resilience and rewires your brain for confidence. Break the Routine That’s Shrinking Your Life Change your environment, route, or habits to add challenge and novelty. Novel experiences build mental toughness and…
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Why your mind fights your happiness—and how to take back control
The hidden forces shaping your happiness every single day The powerful ideas Jonathan Haidt uncovered about what truly makes a life feel rich, meaningful, and deeply happy Tame the Elephant and the Rider Calm your emotions first, then guide yourself with reason. This works because emotions drive most behavior—logic only works when feelings aren’t overwhelming…
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How to find time to do what matters
You’ll never find time to do the things that matter. If you want more time for the things you really care about you have to be creative. Try the method Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky designed to help anyone reclaim time… ~
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The simple system David Allen created to help you think clearly, stay calm, and get more done
Write down every task, idea, or commitment the moment I you think of it. Don’t try to remember everything. Write it down. This prevents mental overload.The brain relaxes when it no longer has to store unfinished thoughts. Clarify the Next ActionDecide the next physical step for each item on your list. Make every task actionable.Clarity…
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Make your bed: the ten habits Admiral William H. McRaven believes are key to a happy life
Admiral William H. McRaven’s speech went viral because he explained how the ten rules that kept him functioning when things got tough should apply to us all. We can all learn from them. Here they are… ~
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Why time seems to go faster as you age
Does time always seem like it’s flying by? There’s a scientific reason. And a powerful way to ‘slow it down’, making life richer and fuller. Life isn’t short—we simply fail to notice we’re living it… A 2016 Scientific Reports study found declining dopamine reduces the “time stamps” associated with memory—fewer markers=faster-feeling years… Novelty Makes Life…
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The Sociopath Next Door by Dr Martha Stout
The most reliable sign, the most universal behavior of unscrupulous people, is not directedness, but the appeal to pity.” ~ Martha Stout