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What is resilience in aging? How can aging actually be a good thing, and help develop antifragile systems? Though as a society we’re obsessed with things that are new, older products and objects are often more effective. Antifragility develops over time, and systems—and people too—can actually get stronger as they get older. Read more about resilience with aging and its connection to antifragility.
Do you picture yourself reaching your goals? What is Miracle Morning visualization, and how can it lead to results? In The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod explains visualization and discusses what difference it can make. He provides three simple steps to make creative visualization part of your morning routine. Elrod also shows how a vision board can help you achieve success. Read more to better understand visualization and learn how to practice it.
Why is failure such an important part of success? How can reaching rock-bottom be a good thing? Failure is a part of success and the more you fail, the greater your success will be. Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, reached rock-bottom and it forced him to get creative and come up with his own means of success. Keep reading to learn why failure is an integral part of success.
What does it mean to have an attitude for success? What kind of attitude sets apart a successful person? Our attitudes speak for us, broadcasting disinterest and boredom, or energy and success. If you want the latter, work on nurturing these three attitudes: 1) “I’m activated,” 2) “You are important,” and 3) “Service first.” Keep reading to learn about the three attitudes that all successful people have in common.
Is David J. Schwartz’s The Magic of Thinking Big book worth reading? What do you think is the main contributor to success in life? The book The Magic of Thinking Big covers a wide range of ideas on what contributes to success. At a high level, the ideas split into two categories: mindset and behavior. Here is a brief overview of The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz.
What are some good values to have? Which values can be destructive? What are some counterintuitive good values? Defining your values is important because without values, you have no identity. Values can be both constructive and destructive and can be a determining factor in whether you’re happy or not. Keep reading to learn what some good values to have are.
Can stress be good? How can experiencing stress help us grow? According to the book Antifragile, stress can be good. We benefit from stress because it helps us perfect our systems and find better ways to live and to cope. People will naturally rise to challenges and adapt. So, can stress be good? Find out the answer below.
Are you on a journey to finding your authentic self with God? Do you feel like you’ve lost your way? In the book Everybody, Always, Bob Goff discusses the struggle that you may experience when trying to find your authentic self with God. Goff provides advice for you while you’re on your journey of self-discovery. Keep reading for Bob Goff’s advice on finding your authentic self.
Do you care too much and find yourself stressing about things that don’t actually matter? How do you know which f*cks you should give? In Mark Manson’s book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Manson explains how the era of social media makes us think that we need to care about everything. The book also discusses how to be happy, stop comparing our lives to others, and learn to only give f*cks about the right things. Keep reading to learn how to stop giving a f*ck about everything and focusing on what matters.
Why is it important to take care of your mind? What can you do to protect your thoughts from negative influences? Your thoughts have an impact on what you create in your life, so whatever is influencing your thoughts is important. To take care of your mind, you need to be vigilant about what you allow in. Read about how to take care of your mind by limiting your exposure to negative outside influences.