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“How to Guarantee a Life of Misery”
Eat little, for fear of indigestion; drink little, for fear of next morning; eschew politics and love and all violently passionate activities; do not give hostages to fortune by marrying and having children; in your mental life, teach yourself to contemplate pleasures rather than pains. Physical pain is certainly a great evil, but if severe, it is
... See moreBertrand Russell • History of Western Philosophy
Recapping the happiness formula: Eat right. Exercise. Get enough sleep. Imagine an incredible future (even if you don’t believe it). Work toward a flexible schedule. Do things you can steadily improve at. Help others (if you’ve already helped yourself). Reduce daily decisions to routine.
Scott Adams • How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life
November 6, 2012
Wake up early.
Show up.
Learn how to think.
Be genuine, but appear nice.
Use envy for motivation instead of destruction.
Do what you say you’re going to do.
Ensure balance in every area of your life.
Confront repressed thoughts immediately.
Surround yourself with people who are better than you (but remember the thing about envy).
Work out