Self-Dev books
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"The gut microbiome plays a significant role in making our neurotransmitters, which control our thoughts and feelings and regulate mood and behavior."
"While the reward-seeking parts of the brain mature earlier, the frontal cortex—essential for self-control, delay of gratification, and resistance to temptation—is not up to full capacity until the mid-20s..."
“The key to meaningful work is in the decision to keep returning to the efforts you find important. Not in getting everything right every time.”
"For every Mozart who makes a big splash early, there are multiple Bachs who ascend slowly and bloom late."
"Movement is medicine, and the simplest acts of daily motion can have profound impacts on our health and longevity."
"Learning to let go of sexual shame can open up new possibilities for pleasure."
"Shedding toxic myths of disconnection from ourselves, from one another, and from the planet, we can bring what is normal and what is natural, bit by bit, closer together."
"Run after your obsessions with everything you have. Just be sure to take notes along the way."
"Your voice is your power. Use it to speak your truth, to share your story, and to inspire others to do the same."
"I believe that if an Attention Rebellion begins, we will, sooner or later, have to take on this very deep issue: the growth machine itself."
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"Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued."
"Addiction is not a sign of weakness or moral failing. It's a sign that we are human, with brains that are wired to seek out pleasure and avoid pain."
"Karma is not a punishment or reward system. It is simply a mechanism to ensure that every action has consequences."
"The aim of this book is to use short stories to convince you that soft skills are more important than the technical side of money."
"When you think you're done, you're only at 40% of what your body is capable of doing. That's just the limit we put on ourselves."
"The key, though, is being aware of how you’re feeling and how you need to be feeling. It all starts with awareness."
"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems."
"If you’re required to exert willpower to do something, there is an obvious internal conflict."
"My life was narrated for me by others. Their voices were forceful, emphatic, absolute. It had never occurred to me that my voice might be as strong as theirs."
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"Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day - Mother Nature's best effort yet at contra-death."
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"Our behavior is shaped by a complex web of influences, including genetics, epigenetics, hormones, brain development, culture, and socialization."
"Ego is stolen. Confidence is earned. Confidence is based on what is real and solid. Ego is fake. It is hollow."
"Productivity is not just about getting things done, it's about achieving our goals and living a meaningful life."
"In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few."
"How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?" — Epictetus
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"To be principled means to consistently operate with principles that can be clearly explained."
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"The meaning of life must be something that, beneath the surface, motivates the majority of what we do, makes us happy when we are in line with it and unhappy when we are not."
"Where you are is a result of who you were, but where you end up depends entirely on who you choose to be from this moment forward."
"I define the deepest love as when you like someone’s personality, respect their values, and help them toward their goals in a long-term, committed relationship."
"I am furiously happy because I love life, and if you love life, you'll love the things that remind you of the joy of living, like random strangers, puppies, and the smell of rain."
"Practicing hyperfocus means practicing how to manage your distractions."
"Where are you? Here. What time is it? Now. What are you? This moment."
"Nothing in life is as important as you think it is when you are thinking about it."
"Essentialism is a disciplined, systematic approach for determining where our highest point of contribution lies, then making execution of those things almost effortless."
"Deep practice is built on a paradox: struggling in certain targeted ways—operating at the edges of your ability, where you make mistakes—makes you smarter."
"We capture what has our attention; clarify what each item means and what to do about it; organize the results, which presents the options we reflect on, which we then choose to engage with."
"Our reality is similar to the brain-in-a-vat hypothesis; we live in a simulated world, but it is not in a computer—it is in our head."
"Ruin is a gift. Ruin is the road to transformation."
"When you're travelling, you're not only discovering a city or country or culture but through that process, you're learning about yourself."
"Ask nothing from your running, and you’ll get more than you ever imagined."
"Givers, takers, and matchers all can—and do—achieve success. But there’s something distinctive that happens when givers succeed: it spreads and cascades."
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"Your habits will make you or break you."
"Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are."
"What makes you weird is what makes you exceptional."
"The brain processes music by breaking it down into its component parts, such as pitch, rhythm, and timbre, and then reassembling these elements into a coherent whole."
"The food you eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison."
"Our perceptions of the world are filtered through the lens of our subconscious biases and assumptions."
"Our gut is almost a second brain in terms of its complexity and influence."
"Internationalizing your life and assets can provide a hedge against political instability, economic downturns, and other risks that are beyond your control."
"The depth of a friendship isn't measured by the length of time you've known someone, but by the impact they've had on your life."
"Perfectionism is not about being perfect. It's about striving for excellence in a way that becomes self-destructive."
"Understanding your financial situation is the first step toward achieving your goals."
"The clearest message that we get from this 75-year study is this: Good relationships keep us happier and healthier."
"A good apology can be like magic. It can transform relationships, open up lines of communication, and heal wounds."
"We often underestimate the power of our unconscious mind, which influences our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in ways we are not always aware of."
"What's the ONE Thing you can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?"
"I am more than my physical limitations; I am defined by my relentless spirit."
"Taking small, consistent steps leads to massive, lasting change. Don't underestimate the power of incremental progress. Each step, no matter how small, brings you closer to your destination."
"The first principle of ultralearning is to deeply understand the material, not just to pass a test or complete an assignment."
"Every challenge is an opportunity to prove your strength and build your character."