Tag: humility
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9 Short Quotes That Changed My Life and Why — RyanHoliday.net
Like a lot of people, I try to collect words to live by. Most of these words come from reading, but also from conversations, from teachers… 1,803 more words 9 Short Quotes That Changed My Life and Why — RyanHoliday.net January’s post got away from me, so here is a quick/late repost. I come across…
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Being Smart is Not Enough — Farnam Street
When hiring a team, we tend to favor the geniuses who hatch innovative ideas, but overlook the butterflies, the crucial ones who share and implement them. Here’s why it’s important to be both smart AND social. *** In business, it’s never enough to have a great idea. For any innovation to be successful, it has… Being…
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These 7 Lessons Will Make You Better — RyanHoliday.net
Marcus Aurelius‘ reign from 161 to 180 was defined by a pandemic (which originated in the distant east and quickly overwhelmed Rome’s institutions), civil unrest, interminable wars in the provinces, personal health issues, cultural decadence, income inequality, and so much else. As he would observe in Meditations, people have always been people, and life has… These…
Patience and Humility 