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Guiding your life decisions
The best way to find answers to life decisions is to understand the framework that guides the answers.
With the framework in mind, anyone can answer their own questions more insightful than an outsider can.
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- How can I be sure that I’ll be happy in my career?
- How can I be sure that my relationships with my spouse and my family become an enduring source of happiness?
- When life sends you in the wrong direction, how can you be sure you'll stay out of jail?
Frederick Herzberg states that the motivator in our lives isn't money.
- The motivator is the opportunity to learn;
- To grow in responsibilities;
- To contribute to others;
- To be recognized for achievements.
How you interact with people affect their lives.
For instance, if an employee feels underappreciated, frustrated and undervalued, her self-esteem will be affected. In turn, it will influence how she interacts with her family. But, if she had learned a lot and are recognized for her achievements, she will positively affect her spouse and children.
The deep rewards in life come from building up people.
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Social Narrowing is a subconscious process in which we are spending time with people who are similar to us.
This phenomenon can be a problem when we need new resources, ideas or a new career.
Normally we are tied up in the unessential, the trivial, small demands that take up our time and energy.
We need to prioritize the essential, the important, the things that really matter in life, like family, relationships, meaningful work, and what we love to do.
You seek evidence that confirms your beliefs because being wrong feels unpleasant.
Being wrong means you’re not as smart as you thought. So you end up seeking information that confirms what you already know.