A batch of the best highlights from what Christian's read, .
This is what I mean when I say happiness is a choice. If you believe it’s a choice, you can start working on it. [77]
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
Eric Jorgenson, Jack Butcher, and Tim Ferriss
Of course, changing how you deal with difficult conversations takes work. Like changing your golf swing, adapting to drive on the other side of the road, or learning a new language, the change can feel awkward at first. And it can feel threatening: breaking out of your comfort zone is rarely easy and is never risk-free. It requires you to look hard at yourself, and sometimes to change and grow. But better the ache of muscles growing from an unaccustomed workout than the sting of wounds from an unnecessary fight.
Difficult Conversations
Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen
Learned effectiveness flows from the character traits we've been talking about-optimism, confidence, respect for your own talent, persistence, and commitment.