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A liberating truth — Realize how every single one of your actions is selfish. Even seemingly altruistic acts bring: • the satisfaction of making a difference in others’ life • the non-loss of self-respect & integrity Both of which contribute to long-term peace of mind.

Often achieved by negligence or a combination of life circumstances but: Give your kids the freedom to think by themselves & for themselves. Don’t force them into shackles. Don’t inhibit their imagination. Support them & watch them grow. You’re not a sculptor. You’re a parent.

Success breeds more successes because: • you finally genuinely believe you can do anything & you stopped making excuses • a lot more people are now willing to help you in order to potentially gain your favor • you can afford to fail without fear, hence you take more risks

“There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.” ― Edward L. Bernays, Propaganda (1928)

“Where all think alike, no one thinks very much.” —Walter Lippmann

A sign of arrogance I witnessed recently: Claiming you don’t need to read because you’re learning exclusively from real-life experiences. Most of our existential issues have already been solved by our ancestors: Lack of humility is the reason we keep repeating our mistakes.

If you can’t teach properly, it’s because you haven’t learnt properly. Which might explain the current education system: a vicious circle. It will take time before the Internet entirely replaces our old legacy.

“Value your time. This is all you have.” “If you’re spending your time not doing what you want & you’re not learning, then what the heck are you doing?” “You’re not responsible for making other people happy.” — @naval, latest Periscope:https://twitter.com/naval/status/1004583433929048065?s=21 …

“It has become almost a cliche to remark that nobody boasts of ignorance of literature, but it is socially acceptable to boast ignorance of science and proudly claim incompetence in mathematics.” — Richard Dawkins

Mastery is ingrained in perfect repetitions. Reading & writing regularly on a wide range of topics will solidify the tree of your knowledge. To the eyes of the public, you sound smarter than you truly are: They don’t realize how some “new concepts” are just a rehash for you.

Being a good parent has nothing to do with professional success or a “high IQ”. Some of the best parents I know are struggling financially. But they are usually: • giving love unconditionally • providing support whilst giving their kids the freedom to find their own happiness

It’s sad to witness how some parents consider their kids as investments: “We take care of you now, you will take care of us in the future” The same parents don’t understand: 1) how to treasure & guide their children out of love 2) why their kids will never love them back

We are all both consumers & creators. Your personal success & life satisfaction usually both depend on which way the balance swings. Ask yourself: How much value do I provide? And, as opposed, how much do I consume from society?

Meeting interesting people is difficult for several reasons: • they have a good sense of priorities & social gatherings aren’t one • they are busy & driven by their passion(s) — the very reason they’re attractive • they take care of their family/ handle solitude pretty well