26. Know when something is actually a lesson

People can fool themselves into believing they understand something more deeply than they really do. It often comes from being focused on learning the wrong thing, such as the name of something instead of what it really is.

We have to learn when we know, when we don't know, what it...

There are two enemies of execution:

• Inaction. It breeds doubt and fear and stops you from achieving your goals.
• Perfectionism. It causes anxiety, tension, and stress.

The best place is just above "good enough," where yo...

Sarcasm can express our expectations as well as our disappointments.

When rain spoils an outdoor picnic, and you say, "We picked a fine day for this," it means you had hoped it would be sunny and you're unhappy about the rain.