Learning is Enabled by Humility
If you already think you know everything, then you’re not going to be able to learn anything. You gotta be humble to grow.
It’s Not the Event, It’s How You React
Events don’t disturb people; their reactions do. Events are neutral — it’s only disturbing because you say it is. Thankfully, this is something you can control.
Trust Your Gut, But Still Verify
Your gut instinct is valuable and should be respected, but consider that it might have been compromised. Put it to the test.
The Risk of Thinking You’ve Figured It All Out
When you think you understand everything, it tends to come from negative assumptions, and that doesn’t leave a lot of room for happiness. And of course you’re probably wrong, anyway.
Prepare for Negative People
Chances are, you’re going to run into an asshole today. No way to avoid that. But you can prepare in advance so they don’t ruin your day.
Put Your First Impression to the Test
Your first impression isn’t automatically wrong, but it’s not automatically right either. Slow down and put it to the test.
Don’t Get a Big Head
When someday you are elevated, don’t let it go to your head. Stay simple. Stay real. Remember what’s important.
At War with Ourselves
Your desires are conflicting inside you — and that’s why you say you want something, but somehow do the opposite.
Don’t Let the Drama In
Drama comes at us fast and furious, but we don’t have to let it in. We can keep the drama on the outside where it belongs.
