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Leonardo da Vinci's creative process
How to approach problem-solving like da Vinci
The importance of curiosity and observation
Do not give unsolicited advice. Wait for the conversation to lead to the point where the other party asks for your advice.
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Concentrating on things you keep under control helps transform your attitude towards uncontrolled situations and cope with things you can’t change.
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To listen with empathy, rephrase what the other person has said and ask them to confirm whether you have represented their intention correctly.
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Question your habits, hobbies, addictions, and beliefs to ensure that they move you toward your goal in life.
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Paying more attention to developing qualities like humility, integrity, courage, and empathy will affect how you relate
with others and how they perceive you.
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Ask yourself: “What do I want in life? Where do I see myself in 5-15 years?”
Your answers will help you in making life decisions.
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Make sure your dream is big enough to inspire you to take action. Remove self-doubt from your life.
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Be proactive: respond to external circumstances
Focus on result: visualize your outcome before taking action
Put first things first: schedule your priorities
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Think Win-Win: pursue profitable outcomes for you and your partners
Listen first, then speak: pay attention to emotions, verbal and nonverbal communication
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You bring more power into your life when you learn to take responsibility and work to achieve better outcomes.
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Unsolicited advice sends a message that you're jumping in because they can't handle the problem. It leaves them feeling less competent and capable, undermining their ability to handle the situation themselves.
To ensure that your advice is more helpful than harmful, only share it if you...
If you feel compelled to give direct advice, do it.
Some friends truly want and need to hear your opinion. Honest feedback, even when it may be hard to hear, can be just the tonic they need. Emphasize that your friend can take your advice or leave it.
When somebody asks you for advice about something, and before you can gain the full context, your 'advice monster' is like, "Oh, oh, I've got something to say here."
The problem is not with giving advice, but when giving advice becomes your default response.
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