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“things are improving” does not mean that everything is fine.”
― Concise Reading, Summary of Factfulness By Hans Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund and Ola Rosling: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think

“To be factful, look out for the majority and be cautious when making comparisons between averages and extremes.”
― Concise Reading, Summary of Factfulness By Hans Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund and Ola Rosling: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think

“Finally, be sure to make decisions only when the panic subsides and you regain a calm state of mind.”
― Concise Reading, Summary of Factfulness By Hans Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund and Ola Rosling: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think

“We have to accept that nobody is exempt from the effect of emotions on our mind – not even the wisest.”
― Concise Reading, Summary of The Laws of Human Nature By Robert Greene

“Instead of assuming that other people are not “normal”, assume that you are the one who has lived a different reality so that you can better understand an unfamiliar context.”
― Concise Reading, Summary of Factfulness By Hans Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund and Ola Rosling: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think

“The 5 Second Rule: the instant you have an instinct to act upon a particular goal, you must count backwards in your head (5-4-3-2-1) and physically move, or risk the possibility of your brain preventing you from acting.”
― Concise Reading, Summary of The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins

“But we always have a choice. We can adapt an understanding towards others and toward ourselves.  By accepting others, we liberate our minds from petty and obsessive emotions.  We can also stop reacting to everything that people do or say.”
― Concise Reading, Summary of The Laws of Human Nature By Robert Greene

“Robbins notes that she herself has wasted many opportunities and years of her life by “waiting for the right time, waiting until I’m sure, waiting until I think my work is perfect, or waiting until I feel like it.” This was ultimately a shield against rejection, negative judgment and the possibility of upsetting someone close to her.”
― Concise Reading, Summary of The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins