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We shall reclaim our agendas
The importance of a strong founding team: Thiel believes that the founding team is crucial to the success of a startup. He advises entrepreneurs to carefully select co-founders who complement their skills and share their vision, as building a successful company is a challenging and long-term endeavor.
The view you adopt for yourself profoundly affects the way you lead your life.
The important thing is for you to be logical and objective in assessing your probabilities of being right. It is not illogical or arrogant to believe that you know better than the average person, so long as you are appropriately open-minded.
To estimate the proper value of a stock, you could use the 4 determinants a fundamentalist does: 1) The expected growth rate. 2) The expected dividend payout. 3) The degree of risk. 4) The level of market interest rates.
The parts of our brain that ignite healthy deep sleep at night are the very same areas that degenerate, or atrophy, earliest and most severely as we age.
To increase the capacity of the plant is to increase the capacity of only the bottlenecks.
If you are beginning to feel that there is a dullness when you pray, or a curtain through which you do not seem able to penetrate, why not deliberately and thoughtfully use everyday English in addressing God?
One core theme in 'Ikigai' is balancing extensive theoretical knowledge with practical application. The author emphasizes learning from multiple disciplines and applying that knowledge to solve real-world problems. For instance, the protagonist studies social sciences, economics, and governance and approaches strategy with a rational mindset. This disciplined learning and application method is captured in the quote, 'I study social sciences, economics, governance. I am a strategist. I am trying to turn off emotions and sentiment and be rational when I study strategy.'
Investing scared will prevent hubris; will keep your guard up and your mental adrenaline flowing.
The Spirit is not an impersonal force or a performance enhancer but the personal presence of Jesus in believers, the promised Helper (Paraclete) who makes the meek and lowly heart of Christ available in real time. He keeps the promise, “I will not leave you as orphans” (John 14:18), by uniting us to Christ (Rom. 8:9) and by taking what belongs to Christ and declaring it to us (John 16:14). This reframes spirituality away from spectacle toward consolation: the Spirit’s primary work is not to dazzle us but to settle us in the felt assurance that the One who is gentle and lowly welcomes us today. When anxiety spikes or shame rises, the Spirit does not point us inward to our spiritual temperature but outward to a welcoming Christ, producing rest rather than self-suspicion.
Through a specific and powerful five-stage workflow, you can get back in control of everything on your plate.
Prioritize important but not urgent activities like long-term planning, relationship building, and personal growth. Dedicate specific time slots to these activities in your weekly schedule to ensure they aren’t overshadowed by urgent, less important tasks.
The life and teachings of Jesus have had a profound impact on history and continue to influence millions of people today.
Combine technology and design to solve real customer problems in a way that meets the needs of the business.
After writing a note, assign only one or two keywords tied to current questions or projects; link the note to an overview note (or create one); add at least two note‑to‑note links to related ideas; then compare the linked notes for differences, contradictions, or missing pieces and update the overview if needed. Expect the network to resurface forgotten but relevant material (countering the feature‑positive effect: Allison & Messick 1988; Newman et al. 1980; Sainsbury 1971) and to reveal when you are merely repeating an old idea. Over time, this routine yields serendipitous entry points, clearer argument structures, and fewer gaps when drafting.
Man’s freedom lies in the power of this choice. This freedom within these narrow limits seems so insignificant to men that they do not notice it.
Brown emphasizes that vulnerability is not a journey one can undertake alone. Support from others is crucial for navigating the challenges of being vulnerable. She states, 'We need folks who will let us try on new ways of being without judging us.' This support can come from friends, family, or professionals who provide encouragement and a safe space to express and explore vulnerabilities. For instance, a leader who admits their shortcomings and asks for help can inspire their team to do the same, fostering a culture of openness and innovation.
Good stories make you feel you've been through a satisfying, complete experience. You've cried or laughed or both. You finish the story feeling you've learned something about life or about yourself.
Immerse yourself in the Gospels to study Jesus' life of absolute surrender, asking the Holy Spirit to help you embody His humility, obedience, and love in your daily life.
