For one thing, when you avoid solitude, you miss out on the positive things it brings you: the ability to clarify hard problems, to regulate your emotions, to build moral courage, and to strengthen relationships.
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“At the heart of the Seven Principles approach is the simple truth that happy marriages are based on a deep friendship.”
― The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work
― The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work
“mental difficulty is a sign of progress rather than stagnation.”
― Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most
― Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most
“tired and hungry judges tend to fall back on the easier default position of denying requests for parole.”
― Thinking, Fast and Slow
― Thinking, Fast and Slow
“Procrastination may be the enemy of productivity, but it can be a resource for creativity.”
― Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World
― Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World
“Intelligence is not only the ability to reason; it is also the ability to find relevant material in memory and to deploy attention when needed.”
― Thinking, Fast and Slow
― Thinking, Fast and Slow
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