Fabulous read 68 bits of unsolicited advice. My top ten:
(1) Being enthusiastic is worth 25 IQ points. Enthusiasm is infectious and is the fuel for consistent action.
(2) If you are not falling down occasionally, you are just
coasting. People only see the end result – the first draft of anything is shit.
(3) There is no limit on better. Talent is distributed unfairly, but there is no limit on how much we can improve what we start with. Get 1% better everyday.
(4) Rule of 3 in conversation. To get to the real reason, ask a person to go deeper than what they just said. Then again, and once more. The third time’s answer is close to the truth. Being able to listen well is a superpower. I'd like to get better at this – i.e. "say more," or "what else?"
(5) Reading to your children regularly will bond you together and kick-start their imaginations. Reading daily is one of the most important values I grew up with. Freya has been read 3956946 books so far and I am so proud. This is her all-time favorite
(6) Treating a person to a meal never fails, and is so easy to do. It’s powerful with old friends and a great way to make new friends. Take someone to lunch, order first and tell the cashier you got next. It'll go a long way.
(7) The more you are interested in others, the more interesting they
find you. To be interesting, be interested. Talk in terms of what the other person wants and show genuine interest. Radiate happiness – your tone is like the sun breaking through the clouds.
(8) Perhaps the most counter-intuitive truth of the universe is
that the more you give to others, the more you’ll get. Understanding this is
the beginning of wisdom. Giving without expectations always comes back.
(9) Acquiring things will rarely bring you deep satisfaction. But acquiring
experiences will. Money is just a tool to create memories with people you love.
(10) How to apologize: Quickly, specifically, sincerely. If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically. Also, it's okay to change your mind with better information.