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Happiness is not something that happens by chance, but rather a state of mind that can be cultivated through habitual thoughts and actions. Joseph Murphy illustrates this with the example of a farmer in Connemarra who consciously chose happiness every day. By habitually blessing his family, crops, and cattle, and thanking God for the harvest, he entrenched happiness into his daily routine. 'As you know, thoughts repeated regularly and systematically sink into the subconscious mind and become habitual. He discovered that happiness is a habit.'
As we age, we feel less like leaves and more like trees. We have roots that ground us and sturdy trunks that may sway, but don’t break, in the wind.
The leader must own everything in his or her world. There is no one else to blame.
Blitzscaling drives 'lightning' growth by prioritizing speed over efficiency, even in an environment of uncertainty.
If you do not take the distinction between good and bad very seriously, then it is easy to say that anything you find in this world is a part of God. But, of course, if you think some things really bad, and God really good, then you cannot talk like that.
Some people live joyfully day by day. Their daily actions are aligned with their ultimate commitments. They have given themselves away, united and wholeheartedly.
The key is in creating clear expectations up front, and family “win-win agreements” can help you do this.
To pay attention in normal ways, you need to feel safe.
Leaders need the confidence and competence to lead, but also the humility to follow.
Always tone down expressions when speaking to your HSC.
Keep constant, O blessed Soul, keep constant; for it will not be as thou imaginest, nor art thou at any time nearer to God, than in such cases of desertion.
God alone knows our good works, all we know is his good work.
Put your best people on your biggest opportunities, not your biggest problems.
Reduce physical clutter in your home by removing excess toys or items from your child's environment.
The ability to grow in the long term by using the paid engine requires a differentiated ability to monetize a certain set of customers.
Courage is not the absence of fear. It is acting despite fear, stepping through that fear.
Give thanks first of all for the Lord Himself, for what He is like, for Himself alone.
Regularly assess your team members to understand their individual strengths and weaknesses. Position them in roles where they can excel and stay motivated, ensuring they are operating within their 'sweet spot.'
Vulnerability is not a weakness: Brown challenges the notion that vulnerability is a sign of weakness. Instead, she argues that vulnerability is the birthplace of courage, innovation, and creativity. It is about embracing uncertainty and taking risks, allowing us to experience deep connections and authenticity.
We can choose how to spend our energy and time. Without choice, there is no point in talking about trade-offs.
