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Generosity, empathy, and curiosity (e.g., Where did you read this or hear this?) can go a long way in our efforts to question what we’re hearing and introduce fact.
Brené Brown • Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
“It seems obvious that many charges made by reckless or impulsive public officials cannot and should not be ignored,” Hoyt wrote, “but it seems to me that news stories and headlines can be presented in such a manner that the reading public will be able to measure the real worth or value and the true meaning of the stories.”
Jon Meacham • The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels
Critiquing the 'genius' label, exploring healthy self-doubt, and contrasting modern views with the historical concept of 'having a genius'.
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and pretty soon we start to inflate egos into a trap of narcissism. Right.
And I want to ask you something, because I can't remember who it was who said, after, you know, having their first big success, they felt really unhappy and they felt really worried that like, has the biggest success I've ever had in my life happened? Like,
... See moreBut when it comes to reporting and commentary, you should constrain your attention to the small number of people who have proved to be world class on the topics you care about.
Cal Newport • Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
