I just think I wasn’t hard-edged enough.

Subtlety #3: Whether you realize it or not, you are always choosing what to give a f*ck about. Maturity is what happens when one learns to only give a f*ck about what’s truly f*ckworthy. The idea of not giving a f*ck is a simple way of reorienting our expectations for life and choosing what is important and what is not.

It is unreserved love for our enemies, for those who curse and hate us, that alone enables us to become sons of our heavenly Father.

Humility is a good emotion, as it allows you to self-assess your strengths, contributions, and imperfections, while also leaving room for learning new things.

This jump on the experts is what produces 'tenbaggers,' the stocks that appreciate tenfold or more and turn an average stock portfolio into a star performer.

Developing a non-judgmental awareness of one's thoughts and feelings, which involves observing your thoughts and feelings without judging them, and simply noticing them as they arise. This technique is often used in mindfulness meditation, where practitioners learn to observe their thoughts and emotions without getting caught up in them.

The most extreme losses of technology in the Australian region took place on the island of Tasmania, 130 miles off the coast of southeastern Australia.

Negative emotions, the author explains, arise only when we engage in excessive thinking, which blocks our connection to the 'Universal Mind'—the infinite intelligence that governs all life.

Teams matter more than companies: People care which company they join, and will often research a company extensively before applying for or accepting a job. However, once they’ve joined the company, what matters most is which team they’re on.

The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.