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Can you learn from others’ mistakes? Why is it so important to view errors as investments? Part of building antifragility is being able to make errors and be stronger for them. But you don’t actually have to make all the mistakes yourself. You can learn from others’ mistakes just as easily, and improve upon their strategies. Keep reading to find out how to learn from others’ mistakes.
What are the main causes of unhappiness? Why do you need to understand what causes unhappiness before you can be happy? In his book Flow, Csikszentmihalyi says that there are two main causes of unhappiness. First, our universe is a harsh place to live in—we have to weather disasters, diseases, lack of resources, etc… On top of that, solving challenges doesn’t eradicate them forever—something new will always come up. Here’s what Csikszentmihalyi says we need to understand about unhappiness.
What does directing attention have to do with achieving your goals? What three factors affect how you focus your attention? Your attention is the process your consciousness uses to take in and evaluate information. Achieving your goals requires directing attention towards your goals without losing focus. However, there are three main factors that affect your ability to maintain focus. Continue below to learn why attention is crucial to achieving your goals.
Is Amazon a monopoly? Why do manufacturers and publishers hate working with Amazon? Why does the public tolerate Amazon even though it has questionable practices? Amazon devalues manufacturer’s products, undermines the book publishing industry, and acquires as many of its competitors as it can. And yet, the public still embraces Amazon because it’s making an offer we collectively can’t refuse. Keep reading to learn about Amazon’s monopoly-like behaviors.
Do you want to know more about the three values from The Gifts of Imperfection? Why does Brené Brown say courage, compassion, and connection are the gifts of imperfection? In her book The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown says that the three gifts are courage, compassion, and connection. We could never reap the values of these gifts if we all lived ideal lives. Keep reading to learn why struggles and mistakes lead to huge benefits.
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.
What happens at the end of Fever 1793? Does Philadelphia recover after after the yellow fever outbreak? What happens to Matilda’s family business? In the Fever 1793 ending, the frost finally hits and kills all the yellow fever carrying insects. The citizens who had fled Philadelphia return without an idea of the hardships others faced. Businesses re-open and life picks back up, but the people who lived through the fever will never be the same. Keep reading for details about the Fever 1793 ending.
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.
How do secure attachers handle fights in a relationship? Why do anxious and avoidant attachers fear conflict? Despite the romantic myth, every relationship has fights—it’s how they handle them that sets couples apart. Secure attachers tend to grow closer after conflicts while anxious and avoidant attachers tend to handle them poorly. Keep reading to learn how to handle fights in a relationship like a secure attacher.
Why was Amazon successful? How did other companies influence Amazon’s growth in the early 2000s? How did “super saver shipping” affect Amazon’s profitability? Although 1999-2001 was a turbulent time in Amazon’s history, the years following held nothing but promise for Amazon’s future. Amazon rolled out its super saver shipping program which boosted their stock prices, integrated more automation, and lowered shipping costs. Continue reading to learn why Amazon was so successful in the early 2000s.