Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude (Thomas Jefferson).
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Month: September 2017
Ed Gelbstein put together 10 useful rules that should be carefully considered for our daily life. They can be a practical guide for decisions we have to take or for improving our attitude.
Here are the en rules:
- Never fight with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig likes it
2. Take advantage of every opportunity to keep your mouth shut
3. Never argue with anybody who wears a uniform
4. Never argue with an idiot. People watching will not be able to tell which of you is the idiot
5. It is easier to obtain forgiveness than to obtain permission
6. Don’t ask a question if you are not prepared to live with the answer
7. If you want a new idea, read an old book
8. If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there
9. Don’t adopt a philosophy of life that does not need courage
10. Never look back unless you intend to go that way
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The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Derek Beres, in his article published on the blog “Big Think“, explains how our creativity is fading away due to our addiction to data and information.
Engaging creatively requires moments of peace, freedom and meditation. This becomes everyday harder since our brain’s attentional system needs constant stimulation.
Here are four suggestions to disconnect mentioned in the article:
1. Make a long walk—without your phone—a part of your daily routine
2. Get out of your comfort zone
3. Make more time for fun and games
4. Alternate between doing focused work and activities that are less intellectually demanding
“Research shows that the fear of missing out increases anxiety and takes a toll on your health in the long run. Of all the things to suffer, creative thinking is one of our greatest losses”.
To read more, see the full article
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The Diplo calendar 2017 realized by Stefano Baldi presents a selection of quotes for better living and better working.
Here is the selected quotation for the month of September
Minds are like parachutes they only function when open
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