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One idea I taught was the importance of regaining presence and clarity of mind after making a serious error. This is a hard lesson for all competitors and performers. The first mistake rarely proves disastrous, but the downward spiral of the second, third, and fourth error creates a devastating chain reaction.
The Art of Learning
Josh Waitzkin
In just a few years, Elizabeth , New Jersey — not New York — became America’s container capital and the world’s first container port.
David vs. Goliath: A History of New York Trade — David Perell
David Perell
Affordances exist even if they are not visible. For designers, their visibility is critical: visible affordances provide strong clues to the operations of things. A flat plate mounted on a door affords pushing. Knobs afford turning, pushing, and pulling. Slots are for inserting things into. Balls are for throwing or bouncing. Perceived affordances help people figure out what actions are possible without the need for labels or instructions.
The Design of Everyday Things
Don Norman
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