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Even the best pep talk or self-help hack is nothing but a temporary fix. It won’t rewire your brain. It won’t amplify your voice or uplift your life. Motivation changes exactly nobody.
“Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.”
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“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it ... he who doesn't ... pays it.”
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“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid”
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“If you seek tranquillity, do less.” Or (more accurately) do what’s essential—what the logos of a social being requires, and in the requisite way. Which brings a double satisfaction: to do less, better. Because most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time, and more tranquillity. Ask yourself at every moment, “Is this necessary?” But we need to eliminate unnecessary assumptions as well. To eliminate the unnecessary actions that follow.”
― Meditations
― Meditations
“The pain I feel now is the happiness I had before. That's the deal.”
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Alvaro’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Alvaro’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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13 friends
44 books
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6 friends
492 books
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148 friends
318 books
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168 friends
251 books
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32 friends
1 book
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20 friends
1 book
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5 friends
0 books
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72 friends
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