Distill Wisdoms, One Idea at a Time.
Understanding only becomes useful when we adjust our behavior and actions accordingly.
Communication is without question the most important skill in life. There are basically four modes of communication: reading, writing, speaking and listening. And most people spend two-thirds to three-fourths of their waking hours doing those four things.
Not making choices isn’t safe. The consequences are just further away in time, like in your thirties or forties.
Understanding that arousing situations can drive people to pass things on helps shed light on so-called oversharing.
Game mechanics are the elements of a game, application, or program—including rules and feedback loops—that make them fun and compelling
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Innovation is not born from the dream, innovation is born from the struggle.
God designed us to need “horizontal” relationships with other human beings. That is why even in paradise, loneliness was a terrible thing. We should therefore not be surprised to find that all the money, comforts, and pleasures in the world—our efforts to re-create a paradise for ourselves —are unable to fulfill us like love can.
Requests vs. Demands: Nonviolent communication encourages making requests rather than demands. A request respects the autonomy and choice of others, while a demand can create resistance and conflict. By making clear and specific requests, we increase the likelihood of getting our needs met and finding mutually beneficial solutions.
It is lonely at the top. For leaders, talking with their subordinates or their boards about their biggest problems and deepest fears is risky.