FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE

While on a long journey, a young Buddhist comes across the banks of a deep, wide river. He doesn’t know how to cross the big obstacle and ponders for hours. He sees a Zen master on the other side of the river. He yells to the master “Oh wise one, can you tell me how to cross this river and ge...

1. The goal of small talk is to build a bridge between people. Subject is irrelevant, as long as you have one.
2. Focus on what you'd like to learn about others and things you enjoy talking about.
3. Ask follow-up questions and listen betwe...

Learning to say and hear “no” can actually improve your life in 2 key ways: 

1. When you make a commitment to something, you must say “no” to something else. This doesn’t tie you down, but frees you from trivialities so you can focus on what’s most meaningful (e.g. deepening a relationshi...