Don’t rush
...But rushing is something that leads to errors and then apologies...
...But rushing is something that leads to errors and then apologies...
...friendship is more than being there for your friends, it’s also allowing your friends to be there for you...
...It turns out, any walk outdoors has the potential to unlock our brains...
...Disruptive technologies are dismissed as toys because when they are first launched they “undershoot” user needs...
...In fact, we each have a limited number of tickets to trade in. Limited time, limited opportunities, limited money and other resources....
...Good decision-makers understand a simple truth: you can’t make good decisions without good thinking, and good thinking requires time. You can pay the price now or later. The time to get it right is less than the time to correct the mistake...
...A child’s life should be good, not easy...
...There are many things in life that cannot be improved with greater effort. Sometimes, life requires that you step back...
...But before you start daydreaming about fancy cars and beach vacations, make sure you have your longterm ducks in a row with these ten financial tips (Ed Note - discuss with your advisor if the following are applicable in your situation)...
...We should probably let go of the idea that doing math is about getting the right answer. Being creative is never about getting to a destination...
...A 98% chance is dramatically different than a 100% certainty...
...Resist the urge to multitask...
...For all intents and purposes, a plane cannot be flipped upside-down, thrown into a tailspin, or otherwise flung from the sky by even the mightiest gust or air pocket...
...Describing something with accuracy forces you to learn more about it. In this way, description can be a tool for learning...
...Humans are programmed to think we’re right at all costs. Fighting that instinct will set you free...
...By shifting my focus from “me” to “we”, I won’t take it so personally. If I try to see the intention of the other person, I make space for understanding rather than irritation...
...more of too many things is too much...
...A better approach is to reduce the number of tasks we take on in the first place, institute concrete principles for deciding what categories of things you won’t do, and create structures such as instituting a day when no meetings will be held...
...What we really need is a way of deciding the point at which attention stops being beneficial for knowledge, and strays over into distorting things...
...We all face decisions every day that involve balancing risk. The Precautionary Principle is a tool that helps us determine when a particular choice is worth taking a gamble on, or when we need to sit tight and collect more information...