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Susan David’s Emotional Agility Quotes (With Context)

What’s the best way to make lasting change? How are internal narratives created? In Emotional Agility, Susan David explains that most people react instinctively to their perceptions of events, which are based on emotional (often untrue) narratives explaining why those events took place. David argues that you can break free of these controlling narratives by practicing emotional agility. Keep reading for a few Emotional Agility quotes that provide insight into the book’s concepts.

The “California Forever” Project: Tech Billionaires’ New City

What is California Forever? Who supports and opposes the plan—and why? Will the bold vision become a reality? A secretive plan to build a futuristic city near San Francisco has sparked controversy and distrust among local residents and elected officials. Supporters of the planned city say it will create new jobs and badly needed affordable housing. Opponents fear it could hamper national security, burden already taxed infrastructure systems, and destroy their treasured rural life. Continue reading to learn more about the California Forever controversy.

How to Develop Skills: 3 Methods to Master Any Ability

Do you have skills that you want to improve? How do you develop skills? If you have a goal you want to achieve, more than likely you’ll need to develop some skills to get there. In How Champions Think, Bob Rotella offers a few methods to master any type of skill. Check out how to develop skills of any kind.

The 3 Ethical Concerns of AI That Will Make Life Harder

What are the top ethical concerns of AI? How will AI make life challenging? According to Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark, it’s likely that rapid AI advancements will create numerous challenges that we as a society need to manage. People should mostly be concerned with economic inequality, outdated laws, and AI-enhanced weaponry. Keep reading to learn about the ethical concerns of AI.

Why Fully Understanding a Task Will Help You Finish It

Do you have a big project you’re afraid of completing? What’s the process of fully understanding the task at hand? Immediate Action by Thibaut Meurisse says we tend to procrastinate when we don’t fully understand the task we need to complete. The best solution to this problem is to take time to understand every detail of the task. Check out how to fully examine the task at hand.

How the Sons of Temperance Impacted Ulysses S. Grant

Who were the Sons of Temperance? How did the Sons of Temperance help Ulysses S. Grant with his alcohol problem? Ulysses S. Grant dealt with unhealthy alcohol use throughout his life. He eventually joined the Sons of Temperance, a national brotherhood that took a vow of sobriety. Check out how joining the Sons of Temperance affected Grant.

Commitment to Learning: Surrendering to the Master’s Path

Are you willing to look foolish for the sake of learning? If you have a teacher, how well do you trust them? Writer and educator George Leonard says that, if you want to take the path of mastery, you must surrender to it. He explains that mastery of any skill or art is a process, and you have to submit to that process if you want to learn all that you can. Read more to understand the all-in commitment to learning that Leonard describes in his book Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment.

Running Lean by Ash Maurya: Book Overview & Key Points

Why do so many business models fail? What is a Lean Canvas, and how do you create one? How can you better understand your target customers’ problems? In Running Lean, Ash Maurya shows how you can avoid business failure with the Lean Canvas model. This approach helps build and sustain a flexible business model that evolves alongside customer preferences. This article will detail how Ash Maurya’s Lean Canvas approach can help businesses avoid failure and move forward with confidence.

The 2 Most Common Medical Causes of Colic in Infants

What are the medical causes of colic in infants? Does colic indicate a worse problem? Harvey Karp argues a majority of colic causes are due to over- or understimulation. However, his book The Happiest Baby on the Block acknowledges there are some instances where underlying medical issues are responsible. Let’s look at the medical and health-related causes of colic and how to address them.

Peter Attia: Sleep Is Just What the Doctor Ordered

Do you get enough sleep? If you don’t, what risks are you taking? According to physician Peter Attia, sleep is something that you shouldn’t neglect if you want to extend the active and fulfilling part of your life. The earlier you start building a habit of quality sleep, the better chance you have of circumventing mental and physical decline. Keep reading to understand why sufficient quality sleep is so important.