The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed on Your Own Terms

mention the color blue for the sky or for the Aegean Sea, which he called wine-dark. Nor did the word

Wow, this sucks! I can’t wait to see what I’m going to learn here!

FRIENDSHIPS.

Don’t ask Billy, “Why did you do that?” Why questions corner a child and put the child on the defensive. For one thing, the child is emotional, and even many adults can’t answer why in the grip of emotion. For another, it’s not appropriate to expect

RELATIONSHIP.

As you do this, pay attention to your emotional reactions. (Remember: True end goals tend to be feelings.) Do you feel your heart open or beat faster? Does your gut literally respond? Does your breath catch or deepen? Do you gasp with excitement? These are your first big clues to your mission. Remember the words of Steve Jobs: Have the courage to f

Take a few minutes and think of three to five things you’re grateful for today:

Step 1: Identify the areas of your life where you want to create set points.

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We create models of reality about the behaviors of our spouses, lovers, bosses, employees, children—but as the research shows, our beliefs influence how others respond to us. How much of the irritating or negative characteristics you see in others is really a belief you’re projecting onto them?