"“If principles can become dated, they’re not principles.”"
WARREN BUFFETT
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Theory and principles can get inside our heads and we can just be caught up in definitions.
Philosophy may be all about thinking but is not of much use if the principles are not applied.
To decide what to keep
Ask yourself:
- Do you actually need this piece of paper or receipt?
- Will it quickly become dated?
- Will I find a replacement on the internet? For example, instruction manuals.
- What’s the consequence of not having it if you do need it?
What a principle is
It's a fundamental truth that you can use to build the foundation of your life. A principle is not an opinion or a belief. A principle is a matter of cause and effect.
Principles can become personal guidelines. And the point of having principles is that it shifts you from short-te...
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