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How to make rational decisions
The role of biases in decision-making
The impact of social norms on decision-making
If you have tons of interests, choose a few to focus on at a time, called your "focal points".
How many? 4 is recommended so that you can stay engaged by pursuing multiple things at once, but not get overwhelmed.
You can change your focal points at any time or keep them around as long as you like.
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These days, traditional fields are not necessarily a ticket to job security.
You can be passionate about many things and still be successful - you find a way to fit all of your interests into your life or even tie them together into one career.
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A J-O-B is just a day job that allows you to pursue your main interests/passions (your focal points) by providing some sort of resource, like:
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Having some help along your journey is a huge asset.
A mentor = has already done what you're trying to do and can guide you along the path
A life coach = can help you problem solve from a completely neutral viewpoint (in a way that your friends and fa...
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Perfectionism often causes people to overwhelm themselves, freeze up, and not take any action.
Be methodical about your perfectionism by looking at your to do list and deciding:
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Holding events can connect you to valuable resources and inspire new ideas.
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Umbrella career = encompasses many interests
Ex. Blogging is a popular umbrella career that combines writing, marketing, business, and any interests that you are blogging about.
Ex. A filmmaker who makes films about Roman history, high fashion, subatomic ...
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If you've won the first handful of points or games, well done, but the match isn't over until you win two or three sets. Momentum can change on a dime - your opponent is adjusting their game as much as you are to see what is effective.
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It can be challenging to have multiple interests - you may be critisised for following too many pursuits. Another issue is feeling guilty for giving up an interest half way. Quitting is not giving up. It is choosing to focus your attention on something more important.
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