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There is a simple way to tell whose task it is. Think, Who ultimately is going to receive the result brought about by the choice that is made? When the child has made the choice of not studying, ultimately, the result of that decision—not being able to keep up in class or to get into the preferred school, for instance—does not have to be received by the parents. Clearly, it is the child who has to receive it. In other words, studying is the child’s task.
The Courage to Be Disliked
Ichiro Kishimi
It’s hard to be authentic and vulnerable when you’re reciting lines. It’s also obvious to an audience when a storyteller is simply reciting a story instead of telling a story.
Instead of memorizing your story word-for-word, memorize three parts to a story:
1. The first few sentences. Always start strong.
2. The last few sentences. Always end strong.
3. The scenes of your story.
Storyworthy
Matthew Dicks
Retirement is when you stop sacrificing today for an imaginary tomorrow. When today is complete, in and of itself, you’re retired.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
Eric Jorgenson
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