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- Find the struggle that's right for you. What's worth struggling for? Say no to those that don't make you happy.
- Measure success against proper values instead of comparing yourself to others.
- Pleasure and material success are shitty. Worthwhile: based in reality, helpful to society, immediate and controllable effect. Honesty, creativity, generosity, humility.
- Take full responsibility for life. You'd run a marathon if you were forced to do it. You're not a victim, take control.
- People tend to flee things that threaten identity. More of a hindrance because you won't try for fear of failure. Use Buddhism to discover identity is an illusion.
- Accept mistakes and insecurities. Ask whether you're wrong.
- Humans are terrified of dying. We try to build legacy, causing stress. Don't give a fuck. Focus on here and now.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson
Rocky Warren
December 28, 2020 • 1 min read