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How to find purpose and meaning in life
How to cultivate gratitude
Techniques for managing negative thoughts
Some things are better than others, we should have preferences that lead us to one future over another, but when we over-rate the difference between these futures, we are at risk.
When our ambition is unbounded, it leads us to lie, cheat, hurt others, or to sacrifice things of real value.
When our fears are bounded, we are prudent, cautious, & thoughtful.
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Why Intuition isn't always right
In 2 million years, human brain has nearly trippled in mass, gaining new structures... mainly the prefrontal cortex which most importantly acts as an experience simulator... have experiences in our head before we try them out in real life. No other animal can do ...
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Psychological immune system & Synthetic happiness
- Natural happiness - what we get when we get what we wanted.
- Synthetic happiness - what we make when we don't get what we wanted. It is as real & enduring as natural happiness because our psychological immune system works best when we are stuck.
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"Our longings and our worries are both
to some degree overblown,
because we have within us the capacity
to manufacture the very commodity
we are constantly chasing (happiness)
when we choose experience."
- DANIEL GILBERT
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Constructively confront someone
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- Recognize that fear in yourself and identify the real issues that led to the conflict.
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The part our bodies play in decision-making
If we’re feeling hunger, thirst or sexual desire, that can actually spill over into the decision areas of our brains, making us feel more desire for big rewards when we make choices.
This can lead us to make higher-risk choices and to want for more.
The cardinal virtues of Greek philosophy and their benefits
Whenever we lie, cheat, steal, take the easy way out, or ignore others in need, life is immediately easier for us. But after a while, these things weigh on our consciences.
If you choose the virtuous path in each of these situations, you live without regret, with purity, and with good inten...
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