Curiosity Chronicle 22 Lessons Learned in 2022
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Dec 13, 2022 A year-end tour through lessons on friendship, happiness, reading, and investing in yourself. The conversation also explores the spotlight effect, enjoying the process of getting better, knowing when to say no, and finding your tribe.
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Depth Trumps Speed In Reading
- Deeply reading and re-reading transformative books matters more than scimming many.
- Your understanding of a book evolves as you change, so revisit the ones that move you.
Escape The Spotlight Effect
- People worry far more about themselves than they notice you, so the spotlight effect misleads us.
- Realize others likely aren't scrutinizing you and act according to your values instead.
Choose Action Over Future Regret
- Accept failure as less painful than lifelong regret and pursue time-sensitive opportunities.
- Make a list of activities you never regret and spend more time doing them.