A batch of the best highlights from what Christian's read, .
95. Cerebral types (that’s most of us on twitter, isn’t it?) tend to underestimate the effects of physical reality.
Going to a new place (a different café, for eg) can be helpful in breaking out of recursive thought patterns. Novel environment, novel stimuli, novel response!
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@visakanv on Twitter
We just play games in life. When you grow up, you’re playing the school game, or you’re playing the social game. Then you’re playing the money game, and then you’re playing the status game. These games just have longer and longer and longer-lived horizons. At some point, at least I believe, these are all just games. These are games where the outcome really stops mattering once you see through the game.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
Eric Jorgenson, Jack Butcher, and Tim Ferriss
Tips on Closing with Questions • For the most part, use open-ended “wh” questions, as these require thought and analysis. However, the occasional yes/no question can be effective if it is particularly thought provoking. • Keep your questions short. This gives them clarity and makes them memorable. • Ensure that all queries are closely tied to your main point.