Good Advice
Just overall, general, good advice.
Good Advice
Hanlon’s Razor teaches us not to assume the worst intention in the actions of others.
Farnam Street • Hanlon’s Razor: Relax, Not Everything Is Out to Get You
“Amateurs have a goal. Professionals have a system.”
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“Rule of 3 in conversation. To get to the real reason, ask a person to go deeper than what they just said. Then again, and once more. The third time’s answer is close to the truth.”
– Kevin Kelly
– Kevin Kelly
Rule of 3 In Conversation
“Criticize to uplift, not to destroy.”
3-2-1: Busyness, what makes us happy, and going a little overboard
“Don’t work for people you don’t want to become.”
– Shane A. Parrish
– Shane A. Parrish
Role Models
“Criticizing is easy and fast. Creating is difficult and slow.
The two hours you spent on a book or movie usually took to years to produce.
Anyone can tear down someone else’s work. The true test of insight is whether you can help them improve it or build something of your own.”
Criticizing vs Creating
Asking for feedback creates a critic. Asking for advice creates a partner.
Brain Food: Believing, Toys, and Feedback
“The most common response when we’re scared is avoidance.
The longer we wait, the greater the fear.
Action reduces fear.”
The longer we wait, the greater the fear.
Action reduces fear.”
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“Competence is how good you are when there is something to gain. Character is how good you are when there is nothing to gain. People will reward you for competence. But people will only love you for your character.”
—Mark Manson
—Mark Manson