Small Decisions Lead To Big Outcomes

• You can't know everything. Be humble.
  
• Never blame others for your unhappiness. Take responsibility.
  
• Don't waste time on losers. You might become one of them.
  
• Most of us have a twisted idea about love.
  
• You actually don't have a lot of time.
• Learning never stops. 
• Sometimes you need to distance yourself from others and be alone.
  
• Small decisions lead to big outcomes.

Ask yourself: 

• How much time am I wasting on things that give me zero fulfillment? 
• Do I like my job? 
• Do I like the people in my life?

You can't just think good thoughts and assume your life will be better. 

We can't just think something. We need to act on it. 

Be an originator of the action, of new ideas and be the first to start something new.

Set an example. No matter what it is, be the first one who does something.

The goal is to learn each concept in a way that they each become like a well-known puzzle piece. 

In order to master a concept, you not only need to know it but also to know how it fits into the bigger picture.

Instead of highlighting or underlining, rather take brief notes that summarize keys concepts.

If you already have an opinion about something before you've even tried to figure it out, chances are you'll over-value information that confirms that opinion.

Think about what kinds of information you would expect to find to support alternative outcomes.

The “fundamental attribution error,” is when we excuse our own mistakes but blame other people for theirs.

Give other people the chance to explain themselves before judging their behavior.

This becomes a problem when you’re spending for a life you can’t afford. It puts pressure on your budget and encourages you to live in a paycheck to paycheck cycle.

Assess your financial situation, cut back on your expenses, prioritize your money goals, and then come up with a new spending plan.

It’s hard to stick to a budget that doesn’t have a goal.

When there isn’t one, your budget becomes an afterthought rather than a spending plan to reach your financial goals.

But that doesn’t mean we should follow through on every single thought that pops into our mind.

Every time you start thinking about future events or start making mental movies, keep count on a post-it note or a small piece of paper. Be aware of your thoughts. But don’t follow through.

Unnecessary meetings can severely deplete productivity out of someone’s working day. 

Instead of arranging a meeting, see if you can speak with the person in another way. Skype, texting, emailing and phone calls are all efficient ways to communicate on important matters, while still focusing on your own projects.

Research has discovered that most people become less efficient while attempting to multitask.

Try concentrating on one task at a time for great, productive results.

Never let anything hold you back when you think of ideas.

You’ve got nothing to lose. Just make sure you act small. Put in the work and stay practical.

Every time you experience stress over a problem, you’re basically sabotaging your life.

A problem is nothing but an unanswered question. So stay calm. And figure out the answer.

1. Passive behavior: it isn't honest but geared towards being nice to others.
2. Assertive behavior: it is direct and honest, respecting others but focusing on the self.
3. Aggressive behavior: it is harmful, egoistic and is about controlling others.

Most people are either passive or aggressive. Passive people are afraid of confrontation and lie easily.
Aggressive people are not liked, as they can trample others for their own benefit.

The middle ground, assertiveness, is where you want to be: Respectful, firm, observant, and detached.