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Leonardo da Vinci's creative process
How to approach problem-solving like da Vinci
The importance of curiosity and observation
Dealing with others
Dealing with other people is a huge part of what most of us do, and how we get along with others is often key to success.
As a rule of thumb for meeting new people, assume the other people will like you and they probably will.
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Invest in strength
Invest in strength versus lack of weakness. While improving yourself is noble and necessary, research shows that many of the more fundamental aspects of personality don’t change. Traits like verbal fluency, adaptability, impulsivity, and humility are stable from ...
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Mentorship is essential
Find a mentor! You don’t have time to make all the mistakes yourself, and of course making those mistakes can mean failure.
It’s better to let others make those mistakes and you can learn from them. Great mentors and great teachers help you learn faster.
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The art of giving
It is better to give than to receive, therefore look for opportunities to do something for other people (e.g., sharing knowledge).
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The science of luck
The science of luck is about encountering new opportunities which can be simpler if you are an extrovert.
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Pessimism + ambition = 🤯
When pessimism teams-up with ambition it often produces outstanding performance.
To be the very best at anything, you will need to be your harshest critic, and that is almost impossible when your starting point is high self-confidence.
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What is success?
Success is not the result of any single quality; it’s about alignment between who you are and where you choose to be.
People often say that effort is the number-one predictor of success, but research shows it’s actually one of the w...
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Software engineer by 🌞 and sleepyhead by 🌑. Software architecture. Distributed systems. Personal productivity. Cats.
What is takes to be successful? Many self-improvement books try to motivate the reader through phrases which are mostly meaningless. In this book, the author uses science and statistics to objectively show how to be successful (in our society).
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Dealing with your anger
Anger leads us to poor decisions, regrettable behavior, or hurt feelings. However, some anger leads to more significant consequences, like strained relationships or legal trouble.
The key to dealing with your anger more effectively is to understand how it works.
We Keep Comparing Our Life With Others
More often than not, we compare ourselves with others, based on what society says, how other people are living, and what the majority thinks of as success.
There is no need to spend the best hours of our best days just comparing our success with other people.
Some Progress Slows, Others Accelerate
Growth is dominated by two trends:
- Diminishing returns: At some point, more effort becomes increasingly unproductive. A key realisation is often to know how good is good enough.
- Compound growth
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