“If people with natural gifts also possess a good work ethic and have some luck in life, envy will follow them wherever they go.”
― The Laws of Human Nature
― The Laws of Human Nature
“Pay attention to those above you for signs of insecurity and envy. They will inevitably have a track record of firing people for strange reasons. They will not seem particularly happy with that excellent report you turned in. Always play it safe by deferring to bosses, making them look better, and earning their trust. Couch your brilliant ideas as their ideas. Let them get all the credit for your hard work. Your time to shine will come,”
― The Laws of Human Nature
― The Laws of Human Nature
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.”
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“Be extra careful in the work environment with those who like to maintain their position through charm and being political, rather than by getting things done.”
― The Laws of Human Nature
― The Laws of Human Nature
History is Not Boring
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