Mike "Bagel"
@bagelpuc
Small Business Counselor, Podcaster, Writer, Connector
Mike "Bagel"
liveyourvalues.co
This is why I love my team and the people I have been lucky enough to find in this life đ
I would argue, though, that what is really foolish is to spend your life in a state of self-induced dissatisfaction when satisfaction lies within your grasp, if only you will change your mental outlook. To be able to be satisfied with little is not a failing, it is a blessingâif, at any rate, what you seek is satisfaction.
William B. Irvine ⢠A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
When fed a chunk of information, a computer processes it in the same way on each occasion, whether itâs been at work for five minutes or five hours, whether it is located in a fluorescent lit office or positioned next to a sunny window, whether itâs near other computers or is the only computer in the room. This is how computers operate.
But the same
... See moreAnnie Murphy Paul ⢠Opinion | This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Thinking
rationality is a method of dealing with uncertainty by devouring information and making simplifying assumptions about the outside world until you can convince yourself that you understand it
hinterlander ⢠Tweet
Like John McPhee waiting on the picnic table for insight on his article structure, Zuikerâs efforts point toward a definition of meaningful and valuable work that doesnât require a frenetic busyness. Its magic instead becomes apparent at longer timescales, emanating from a pace that seems, in comparison with the relentless demands of high-tech
... See moreCal Newport ⢠Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout
So much of self-regulation comes down to 2 interrelated powers: 1) keeping yourself inspired, and 2) keeping yourself accountable.
Recognizing in a felt way that âthis is worth doingâ, and that âIâm responsible for doing it.â
Dr. Gena Gorlinsubstack.comâA lot of writing consists of waiting around for the aquarium to settle so you can see the fish. Walking around muttering seems to hasten the process. Taking public transportation nowhere helps. Looking out the bus window lets the back of your mind move forward. Donât listen to anything but natural sound. Donât look at anything you have to turn on.... See more
Austin Kleon ⢠The North Shore
In summary, the Focusing Effect can significantly impact your decision-making and can lead to suboptimal outcomes and an overly narrow perspective. It pays to take a systematic and comprehensive approach to decision-making. That means gathering and evaluating multiple pieces of information, considering different perspectives, and weighing the
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