Embracing Hassle
- On his way to be sworn in as the most powerful man in the world, FDR had to be carried up the stairs due to his paralysis. Despite its hindrance, he accepted this reality without bother.
- Frances Perkins, who campaigned with Roosevelt and later became Secretary of Labor, reveals his useful and overlooked skill - Accepting a certain degree of hassle and nonsense when reality demands it.
- This skill is not enjoyable, yet it becomes crucial when dealing with someone who lacks it. They struggle to get through the day, upset by the smallest hassle.
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The article outlines essential but often overlooked skills such as accepting hassle, recognizing biases, respectfully disagreeing, engaging in diverse conversations, concise communication, diplomatically saying "No," and balancing luck and risk.
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