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Book cover for Imperium (Cicero, #1)
three basic principles of Stoicism—that virtue is sufficient for happiness, that nothing except virtue is good, and that the emotions are not to be trusted—three simple rules which, if only men could follow them, would solve all the ...more
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Benjamin P. Hardy
“After you’ve optimized a task, the next step is to automate as much as possible. Use software or processes so you can get the task done without human involvement—just set it and forget it. Finally, for anything that’s left, outsource to a generalist or a specialist. It’s important to note that although outsourcing can do a lot for you, it comes after optimizing and automating.”
Benjamin P. Hardy, Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation

M.J. DeMarco
“If you aren’t where you want to be, the problem is your choices.”
M.J. DeMarco, The Millionaire Fastlane

Brené Brown
“The only way to combat foreboding joy is gratitude.”
Brené Brown, Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone

Brené Brown
“I’ve come to the conclusion that the way we engage with social media is like fire—you can use them to keep yourself warm and nourished, or you can burn down the barn. It all depends on your intentions, expectations, and reality-checking skills.”
Brené Brown, Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone

Benjamin P. Hardy
“There is nothing quite so useless, as doing with great efficiency, something that should not be done at all.”
Benjamin P. Hardy, Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation

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