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Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.
Tolstoy delves into the pervasive hypocrisy that permeates modern society, particularly among the affluent and powerful. He argues that many individuals, especially those in positions of authority or wealth, engage in actions that are fundamentally at odds with Christian and moral principles. For instance, merchants and manufacturers often exploit workers and engage in dishonest practices, yet they are seen as virtuous if they donate a fraction of their wealth to public institutions. 'It is not theft nor robbery nor murder nor fornication, but Falsehood, the special Falsehood of hypocrisy, which corrupts men, brutalizes them and makes them vindictive,' he critiques.
Because Jesus chose... you and I can choose to do the same. We’re only ten minutes away from a fresh start.
Giove è circondato da uno strato di particelle cariche di energia molto potente, pericolose.
Start broad and don't zoom in until you’ve found a strong signal, both with your whole business and with every conversation.
Rules are necessary. Without them, you can quickly become a slave to your passions. That's not freedom.
Before considering storage solutions, it is crucial to first eliminate items that no longer spark joy. Kondo advises against organizing before decluttering, as it often leads to storing items you don't need. "The real problem is that we have far more than we need or want," she notes. By discarding first, you reduce your possessions to what truly matters, making organizing simpler and preventing rebound clutter.
Through Progressive Summarization, Forte advocates refining notes over time to highlight key insights, improving discoverability and usability. He notes, 'Progressive Summarization is not a method for remembering as much as possible—it is a method for forgetting as much as possible.' By bolding and highlighting important parts of a note in successive layers, you can quickly grasp the essential ideas when revisiting it. For example, after capturing a lengthy article, you might first bold key sentences, then highlight the most critical points, making future reviews more efficient.
Vulnerability doesn’t come after trust—it precedes it. Leaping into the unknown, when done alongside others, causes the solid ground of trust to materialize beneath our feet.
The leader must own everything in his or her world. There is no one else to blame.
Before you buy a share of anything, there are three personal issues that ought to be addressed: (1) Do I own a house? (2) Do I need the money? and (3) Do I have the personal qualities that will bring me success in stocks?
To be more present, you must embrace the inevitability of discomfort. Instead of resisting boredom by staying busy, focus your attention on it. Stay bored, see where it leads you.
He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, saith the Lord.
If success means you’re somebody, what are you when you’re unsuccessful?
Confidence doesn’t come from the inside out. It moves from the outside in. People feel less anxious—and more confident—on the inside when they can point to things they have done well on the outside.
Take time to reflect on how your own heritage and ancestors influence your identity and actions. This self-awareness can enhance personal growth and empathy towards others.
Eastern meditation is an attempt to empty the mind; Christian meditation is an attempt to fill the mind.
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The stronger the relationship and connection between individuals, the more likely the follower will want to help the leader.
'The reason why it is so hard for existing companies to capitalize on disruptive innovations is that their processes and business models, which make them good at existing businesses, also make them bad at competing for the disruptive business.'
