“When people throw themselves into an activity for the sake of the activity itself, and not for some external reward, they tend to report long term fulfillment.”
Your Job Can’t Be The Most Meaningful Thing In Your Life
How To See Obstacles As Opportunities
“It’s helped me on everything from the computer deleting the draft of a book I’m working on, to being in a horrible accident, to the minor inconveniences of life — the guy who’s going too slow in front of you in traffic, the person who’s rude to you at work, the boss who doesn’t appreciate you. These are not good things, but they’re not bad things either. They’re just opportunities.”
It’s OK To Write What People Want To Read
“Writing with readers in mind does not make you a sellout. It makes you a professional.”
14 Life Lessons College Students Should Be Taught
“Think in terms of systems over goals. A goal would be: How do I accumulate $1 million? A system would be: How do I put processes in place to become wealthier over time?”
How We Deceive Ourselves In Order To Deceive Others
“A glowing self-view makes others see us in the same light, leading to mating and cooperative opportunities.”
How To Take A Perfect Profile Picture
“The results are in — we find it more attractive when people fully face the camera. This is especially important for men. Why? Fronting is a nonverbal sign of respect. When you are really engaged with someone you align your entire body with theirs.”
How To Judge Someone’s Character By Asking Them One Question
“A powerful hack for evaluating other people’s character — if you want to know if they themselves display a trait, just find a way to ask how common they think it is in others. The more of a quality they see around them, the more they probably possess themselves.”
10 Creations Worth Recommending This Week
If you’re one of The Interested, here are a few creations I discovered this week I think you’ll dig.
10 Ideas Worth Sharing This Week
“When you’re different, you can last.” — Don Rickles
How To Spot The Lessons Life Tries To Teach You Today
Eight questions to ask at the end of the day.