"I consider reading the greatest bargain in the world. "

A shelf of books is a shelf of many lives and ideas and imaginations which the reader can enjoy whenever he wishes and as often as he wishes. Instead of experiencing just one life, the book-lover can experience hundreds or even thousands of lives. He can live any kind of adventure in the world. Books are his time machine into the past and also into the future. Books are his "transporter" by which he can beam instantly to any part of the universe and explore what he finds there. Books are an instrument by which he can become any person for a while—a man, a woman, a child, anyone.

Great books are especially valuable because a great book often contains within its covers the wisdom of a man or woman's whole lifetime. But the true lover of books enjoys all kinds of books, even some nonsense now and then, because enjoying nonsense from others can teach us to also laugh at ourselves. A person who does not learn to laugh at his own problems and weaknesses and foolishness can never be a truly educated or a truly happy person. Also, probably the same thing could be said of a person who does not enjoy learning and growing all his life.

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Personal Development

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Motivation & Inspiration

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Learning & Education

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Problem Solving

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Books

The Value of Books : Creator of Star Trek

“Goals are for people who care about winning once.Systems are for people who care about winning repeatedly.”

“Work hard.If results depend on effort, then you will carry yourself far.If results depend on effort and luck, then you will have done what you can to influence the outcome.And if results depend on luck alone, then the outcome is random, but you will have won the battle with yourself.”

“One version of confidence is: I’ve got this figured out. Another version is: I can figure this out. The first is arrogant and close-minded. The second is humble and open-minded.Be humble about what you know, but confident about what you can learn.”

“Time passes whether I stand still or move.”

A simple question that can prevent a lot of future headaches: What is not being said right now that needs to be said? What problems could we avoid in the future, if only we had the courage to talk about them now?

1 Question For You

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Philosophy

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Reading & Writing

3-2-1: How to win repeatedly, and a simple way to prevent future problems

We all know that the Earth has one natural satellite that is none other than our Moon .But can our Earth handle many other moons, if so then how many it could handle

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There's two conditions to be met beforehand :<ul><li>It shouldn't be too far ; otherwise it could not follow a stable orbit .</li><li>It shouldn't be either too close ; for it will be crumbled into pieces by our planet's gravitational pull.</li></ul>So ,we get the upper limit and lower limit. It is our "Moon Zone"

Conditions 

Each moon that goes round the Earth requires it's own sub moon zone. It shouldn't interfere with other moon's zone . It should be spaced out like an athletic field.

Sub Moon Zone 

There are only certain configurations:<ul><li>Seven moons with the size of dwarf planet 'Ceres'</li><li>Four Pluto-sized moons</li><li>Three Moon- sized moons</li></ul>

Possible Moon

<ul><li>Gigantic Waves</li><li>Changed Calendar Systems</li></ul>On some nights we could see three moons casting partial shadows on each other!!!

In Return

A beautiful night sky, but it comes with wild tides. Do you accept? And how many moons would you choose? #kurzgesagt #kurzgesagt_inanutshell #kurzgesagt_disc...

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Mindfulness

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Technology & The Future

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Science & Nature

How Many Moons Could Earth Handle?

Contrary to popular belief jesters weren't a European phenomenon, they flourished in many times and cultures.

Not Just A European Phenomenon 

They could be viewed as:<ul><li>Objects of Mockery</li><li>Entertainers</li><li>Trusted Companions</li></ul>

Relationship To Power

People became jesters do to various reasons:<ul><li>due to physical or neurological differences</li><li>plucked from a pool of entertainers</li><li>recruited by a travelling carrier</li></ul>

Becoming One

A Royal Servant wrote to King Henry VIII's Chief minister recommending a young boy to replace Sexton, the King's aging Jester with an assurance that he would be more pleasant than Sexton.

A Recommendation 

Roland ,The Farter was the jester of Henry II's 12 th century court.Every Christmas, he performed a special routine , for which the finale was a simultaneous jump,whistle and fart.

Roland, The Farter

If the clowns of Tübatulabal nation thought a Chief was leading poorly,they could influence the elders to elect a new one.

Influence Decisions 

A local magistrate once requested the Chinese Emperor to stop trambling the farmlands when he went on a hunting spree.Infuriated, the Emperor had the magistrate hauled before him.Jing, the jester suggested that the magistrate be put immediately to death and let the peasants starve instead of harvesting and paying taxes , so the Emperor could gallop about freely.Presumably, the Emperor realised his own absurdity and pardoned the magistrate.

Jing Xinmo

In 1592, a French man was condemned to death. But Mathurine , a female jester intervened in return for payment. With her help ,the man's wife successfully pleaded with the King to save her husband's life.

Mathurine

Although Rare, jesters were sometimes fired or even killed for taking the Mockery too far.For example,<ul><li>the banishing of Archy Armstrong from the court for criticising the Archbishop of Canterbury.</li></ul>

Archy Armstrong 

When 19 th century Persian King Shah asked whether there was a food shortage , the jester Karim Shir'ei joked,"Yes, I see Your Majesty eating only five times a day".

Karim Shir'er

Even when rulers were considered divinely appointed, jesters were able to speak truth directly to power and reveal who the real fool was.

Power Of Jesters

Explore the history of court jesters, from 7th century China to medieval Europe, and how they were able to speak truth to power.

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Explore the history of court jesters, from 7th century China to medieval Europe, and how they were able to speak truth to power.

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How dangerous was it to be a jester? - Beatrice K. Otto

How dangerous was it to be a jester?

“Most of the time you don’t need more information, you need more courage.”

“Avoiding mistakes is an underrated way to improve. It’s easier to fend off a bad day than achieve a perfect day. Rather than do your best, avoid your worst.”

“Being good at what you do is partially about competence, but not exclusively.Two other things that matter:Reliability. You do what you say you’re going to do—on time and as expected.Enthusiasm. You’re excited to be here and eager to work on this problem.Skills matter, but in many cases it's your reliability or attitude that separates you from the pack."

“Beware of looking for goals: look for a way of life. Decide how you want to live and then see what you can do to make a living within that way of life.”

“The ability to do hard things is perhaps the most useful ability you can foster in yourself or your children. And proof that you are someone who can do them is one of the most useful assets you can have on your life resume.Our self-image is composed of historical evidence of our abilities. The more hard things you push yourself to do, the more competent you will yourself to be.....But if we avoid hard things, anything mildly challenging will seem insurmountable.We’ll see ourselves as incapable of learning new skills, taking on new careers, and escaping bad situations.

In which direction are your habits currently steering your life?

1 QUESTION FOR YOU

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Career

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Creativity

3-2-1: On designing your life, and the value of doing hard things

“Excitement is a better motivator than discipline. The people who appear to have an exceptional work ethic or remarkable discipline are often those with a genuine curiosity or interest in that area. The person who smiles is more likely to keep working than the person gritting their teeth.”

“Writing is one of the only ways to outlive yourself. People still read books from hundreds or even thousands of years ago. The author’s physical life ended long ago, but their mental life remains alive and meaningful even today.”

“The question is not: will today be a good day?Every day is a good day.The question is: how much good will you get out of today?”

“A talent grows by being used, and withers if it is not used. Closing the gap between expectation and reality can be painful, but it has to be done sooner or later. The fact is that millions of young people would like to write, but what they dream of is the published book, often skipping over the months and years of very hard work necessary to achieve that end…”

“As we live our lives, we find ourselves confronted with a brute fact about how little we can know about our futures—just when it is most important to us that we do know. For many big life choices, we only learn what we need to know after we’ve done it, and we change ourselves in the process of doing it. I’ll argue that, in the end, the best response to this situation is to choose based on whether we want to discover who we’ll become.”

What small step can you take today that will put you on the path toward something wonderful?

3-2-1: Excitement over discipline, outliving yourself, and how to make important life choices

“Curiosity is the beginning of knowledge. Action is the beginning of change.”

“Passion is a feeling that follows action. It tends to be created or discovered, not predicted or planned. You don't find your passion. It finds you as you get in the mix and try things.”

“Highly focused people do not leave their options open. They select their priorities and are comfortable ignoring the rest. If you commit to nothing, you’ll be distracted by everything.”

“What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow. Our life is the creation of our mind.”

“If you feel safe in the area that you’re working in, you’re not working in the right area. Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth, and when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting.”

It's easy to find ways to improve when you are genuinely curious about something. Rather than asking yourself, “How can I be better at this?” start by asking, “How can I be more curious about this?”

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Business

3-2-1: Discovering passion, the power of your mind, and how to do your best work

“Small things matter when they accumulate. This is one of the main lessons of my work—and one of the principles I try to follow in my life. The details, when finely polished and carefully combined, add up to something remarkable.”

“Life rewards action, not intelligence. Many brilliant people talk themselves out of getting started, and being smart doesn't help very much without the courage to act. You can't win if you're not in the game.”

“Start with the thing you are most motivated to do. Start with a small habit you think is fun and do it consistently. This will not only feel satisfying, but also open your eyes to the type of person you can become. After the first domino falls, you can use the momentum to do a little more.”

“You can't do everything, but you can do one thing, and then another and another. In terms of energy, it's better to make a wrong choice than none at all. You might begin by listing your priorities—for the day, for the week, for the month, for a lifetime. Start modestly. List everything you want to do today or tomorrow. Try the same thing with long-term goals. Priorities do shift, and you can change them at any time, but simply getting them down in black and white adds clarity to your life, and clarity creates energy.”

“When life changes, you will probably miss the way it was. Every time you do something that is one less time you do it. One day you will do something the final time and you will rarely know when that day comes. For all you know, today might be the last time you walk in a particular neighborhood. To think otherwise, would be foolish. Nothing is guaranteed, except this moment.

Therefore, the best way to cherish life is to remind yourself of life's impermanence. It is to remember that every time you see someone that is one less time you see them. It is to remember that every time you go somewhere that is one less time you visit. By doing this, you naturally slow down. Almost like a reflex, you start to truly live.”

Think of a time you failed or struggled greatly.  If you were to view that experience in a more useful way, what story would you tell yourself? What did it teach you? How did it prepare you for what came next?

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Productivity

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Meditation

3-2-1: Why small things matter, reframing failure, and how to cherish life

“People usually judge you based on where you are at currently, not what you could become eventually. Don't let one comment stop you from trying. File it away or use it as fuel. Focus on getting better. Someone else's analysis of your current position doesn't tell you anything about your current potential.”

“If you're stuck in a negotiation, figure out the 1 thing that is truly non-negotiable for you and then compromise on everything else.”

“One of the great balancing acts in life is to be cautious and daring at the same time.Cautious enough to avoid stupid mistakes, prevent burnout, and maintain a margin of safety.Daring enough to bet on yourself, to do the things you would regret leaving undone, and to be willing to be uncomfortable in the short term so you can learn and grow in the long term.”

“I've found that it's of some help to think of one's moods and feelings about the world as being similar to weather. It’s real. You can't change it by wishing it away. If it's dark and rainy it really is dark and rainy and you can't alter it. It might be dark and rainy for two weeks in a row.But. It will be sunny one day.In the same way that one has to accept the weather, so one has to accept how one feels about life sometimes. “Today's a crap day,” is a perfectly realistic approach. But the sun may well come out tomorrow and when it does, I shall take full advantage.”

“Once you achieve high status, a part of your mind makes you lose interest in the thing that you achieved high status with in the first place. You might feel obligated to maintain an appearance of interest, and defend your position from time to time, but you no longer feel a burning need to know the truth.One solution that might work is to periodically start over. Once you've achieved recognition in some area, and no longer have as much interest in it as you used to, go into a different community focused on a different topic, and start over from a low-status position.”

What is getting too much of my time right now? What is getting too little?

3-2-1: Judging potential, negotiating, and balancing life

<ul><li>“You help people when they need help, not when you are ready to help them.”</li><li>“Many people care more about being right than being happy.”</li><li>“You can be relaxed and dedicated. Just because you worry more, doesn't mean you care more.”</li></ul>

Wisdom Passed

“I have a friend who makes high six figures as an engineer. I once asked him his secret and he was like, “Honestly man, I just read one engineering textbook every year, which is one more book than everyone else I know reads.”

“I heard my mom asking our neighbor for some salt. We had salt at home so I asked her why she was asking.She told me, “They don't have much money and they sometimes ask us for things. So I asked for something small that wouldn't burden them. I want them to feel as if we needed them too. That way, it will be much easier for them to ask us for anything they need ".[Source : Not Identified]

A short lesson about kindness and generosity:

What is one activity you are naturally drawn to? Can you spend 5 minutes doing it today?

The Value of Books : Creator of Star Trek

3-2-1: How to win repeatedly, and a simple way to prevent future problems

How Many Moons Could Earth Handle?

How dangerous was it to be a jester?

3-2-1: On designing your life, and the value of doing hard things

Kokhulash MS