there's a few important events that happen in the early life of Pablo Picasso. One, he experiences intense competition. This is going to lead him to develop his own style and then go to where there's less competition. Picasso seems to have grasped quite early on that he would not get to the top in the field of conventional painting.
“My Dad always told us that remembering a lot of facts doesn’t prove intelligence. It just proves you’ve got a good memory. And the sheer sign of intelligence in another human being is curiosity and imagination.” —Oliver Jeffers https://t.co/CJ1IzvEYnk... See more
Every significant thing in your life will come with trade-offs.
-Think about what you want, and what you're willing to give for it.
-What your priorities are & sacrifices.
It's better to make trade-offs intentionally, than have others dictate them as you move through life.
Arthur thinks of it like food:
The macronutrients of happiness are enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning.
Main dishes are faith, family, and friends.
BUT this happiness is declining in the US by ~0.5% on average each year.