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Murder was ten times as common before the industrial revolution in Europe, per head of population, as it is today.
The Rational Optimist
Matt Ridley
PUNCH LINE: To hold people’s interest, we can use the gap theory of curiosity to our advantage. A little bit of mystery goes a long way.
Made to Stick
Chip Heath, Dan Heath
From then on, I brainwashed myself into craving discomfort. If it was raining, I would go run. Whenever it started snowing, my mind would say, Get your running shoes on. Sometimes I wussed out and had to deal with it at the Accountability Mirror. But facing that mirror, facing myself, motivated me to fight through uncomfortable experiences, and, as a result, I became tougher. And being tough and resilient helped me meet my goals.
Can't Hurt Me
David Goggins
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