Celebrating five years, the speaker shares pivotal lessons learned along the journey. Discover the power of vocabulary in self-expression and the perils of comparison driven by envy rather than greed. Emphasizing self-awareness, the discussion sheds light on the struggle between seeking external validation and finding internal worth. It advocates for prioritizing experiences over possessions and trusting instincts for creativity. Reflecting on personal growth, the speaker inspires listeners to embrace challenges and celebrate progress.
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A Richer Vocabulary
A richer vocabulary allows for more precise expression of thoughts and ideas.
This leads to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world, enriching one's life.
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Success and Insufficiency
High performers often driven by fear of insufficiency, not pure desire for betterment.
Success becomes an anesthetic, masking the pain but not addressing the root issue.
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Cynicism as a Limitation
People often limit themselves by not fully exerting effort, hindered by cynicism.
Chris Williamson realized cynicism was the word he'd been seeking to describe online negativity.
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This book is a collection of short poems and stories that explore themes of isolation and rejection, featuring characters with unusual abnormalities. The stories are often melancholic and macabre, reflecting Burton's signature style. The book includes illustrations that add to the eerie yet captivating atmosphere of the tales.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
Atomic Habits by James Clear provides a practical and scientifically-backed guide to forming good habits and breaking bad ones. The book introduces the Four Laws of Behavior Change: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. It also emphasizes the importance of small, incremental changes (atomic habits) that compound over time to produce significant results. Clear discusses techniques such as habit stacking, optimizing the environment to support desired habits, and focusing on continuous improvement rather than goal fixation. The book is filled with actionable strategies, real-life examples, and stories from various fields, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their habits and achieve personal growth[2][4][5].
The master and his emissary
The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World
Iain McGilchrist
This book argues that the division of the brain into two hemispheres is essential to human existence, allowing for two incompatible versions of the world. The left hemisphere is detail-oriented, prefers mechanisms to living things, and is inclined to self-interest, while the right hemisphere has greater breadth, flexibility, and generosity. McGilchrist takes the reader on a journey through the history of Western culture, illustrating the tension between these two worlds as revealed in the thought and belief of thinkers and artists from ancient to modern times. He argues that the increasing dominance of the left hemisphere in today’s world has potentially disastrous consequences.
The War of Art
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
Steven Pressfield
In 'The War of Art', Steven Pressfield identifies the internal force of 'Resistance' that hinders creative endeavors. The book is divided into three sections: 'Resistance: Defining the Enemy', 'Combating Resistance: Turning Pro', and a final section that discusses the role of the muses and the battle between the Self and the Ego. Pressfield provides practical advice on recognizing and overcoming resistance, emphasizing the importance of professionalism, discipline, and continuous work in achieving creative success.
Drunk
Edward Slingerland
It's Modern Wisdom's 5th birthday!!
5 years ago on February 12th 2018 I launched this podcast with a conversation in my old company's office in the North East of England. Over the last 589 episodes, 1000+ hours and nearly 2000 days of working away on this project I've learned a lot, and today I'm going through some of the most important lessons and insights I've picked up.
Expect to learn the importance of a wide vocabulary, why all amateurs are narcissists, why learning about the reasons for your actions can liberate you or destroy you, whether you should trade youth for money, if you should be known for your takes or your work, why envy not greed drives the world, how to stop getting stuck in old patterns and much more...
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