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“Therefore: In dwelling, choose modest quarters, in thinking, value stillness, in dealing with others, be kind, in choosing words, be sincere, in leading, be just, in working, be competent, in acting, choose the correct timing. Follow these words and there will be no error.”
― Tao Te Ching
― Tao Te Ching
“Step by step walk the thousand-mile road.”
― The Book of Five Rings
― The Book of Five Rings
“A key component of high-level learning is cultivating a resilient awareness that is the older, conscious embodiment of a child’s playful obliviousness.”
― The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance
― The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance
“...If you work hard enough and assert yourself, and use your mind and imagination, you can shape the world to your desires. (151)”
― Outliers: The Story of Success
― Outliers: The Story of Success
“One of my favorite Tibetan sayings is “Even if you’re going to die tomorrow, you can learn something tonight.”
― Turning the Mind Into an Ally
― Turning the Mind Into an Ally
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