What went well? What didn’t go so well? What should I try next? By periodically asking yourself those questions, you get to learn about yourself and evolve with intention instead of letting change happen on autopilot.

a long history of research has demonstrated that emoional states are closely related to landscapes

build your experience by turning your interests into action, focusing on how you can create value for others

Success is the lifelong experiment of discovering what makes you feel most alive.

Just as lateral roots are essential for a plant’s growth and resilience, branching out beyond your primary area of expertise can help you thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world.

"What an adventure!” is what you want to exclaim in a few years when you look back on your path and see all the wiggles and question marks characteristic of an experimental approach to life.

Manage your energy, executive function, and emotions rather than your minutes. Optimize for the depth of experience rather than the speed of achievement. Remember that life is not about how much we do, but how well we do.

Scientists who study the effects of chain reactions—such as the spread of an epidemic or the domino effect of a power outage—call this a consequence cascade.

Instead of focusing on a destination, he simply moves in the direction of his curiosity