The Best Minute: Mindset, change, and wisdom > rules

2 QUOTES FROM OTHERS

I. Carlos Castaneda on the importance of our mindset:

“The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same.”

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II. James Baldwin on change:

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”

2 IDEAS FROM ME

I. Wisdom is greater than rules.

We face many situations in life where both options may be “right” or both options may be difficult. If you focus on always trying to make the “right” decision, you’ll be paralyzed by the fear of making the wrong decision. Instead, focus on what you think is the wiser decision. This will allow you to make more decisions faster without the fear of trying to always figure out what is “right.”

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II. A tip for getting things done in a shorter amount of time; give yourself less time to do it. Determine how long it typically takes you to do the task, and schedule it on your calendar with a 25% time reduction. This will help you focus on what really matters and ignore distractions so you can hit your goal.

1 INTERESTING FACT

The global adult literacy rate is around 86%.

With each generation that passes, more and more people are learning how to read, according to UNESCO. These days, around 86% of adults around the world are able to enjoy a book on their own. UNESCO also explained that their data shows "remarkable improvement among youth in terms of reading and writing skills and a steady reduction in gender gaps."

Source: Best Life