Why You Need To Know The Power and Dangers of Pattern Recognition
Believing that chess was good for me, I found reasons to back it up. Pattern recognition was one of the main reasons.
The more I played, the better my pattern recognition became.
Years later, though, I realized that while pattern recognition can be powerful and very useful, it can also have some dangers.
You Need to Accept This Fact to Live Peacefully
Life can be deceiving for many reasons. We often fail to realize how fragile and unpredictable it really is.
We see companies turn into multi-billion-dollar enterprises in less than 5 years. We also see ultra-successful people lose it all in less time.
A healthy person could walk out of their house and literally get struck by lightning. And someone who smokes and is overweight can randomly live until 100.
Some Practical Thoughts on Happiness
You need to define what happiness means to you. At the end of the day, that is what most people get wrong.
They get it into their minds about something that might make them happy, and when they get it, they are disappointed.
Learn about yourself. I mean, really take the time to get to know yourself.
No matter what you do, you will never find happiness unless you know yourself.
The Way to Love by Anthony de Mello - A 300-Word Book Review
Anthony de Mello touches on many topics that all relate to the grand theme of love. He talks about attachment, happiness, awareness, and more in a way that will bring you peace.
This is the Biggest Change Quitting Alcohol Had on Me
When alcohol and high-stimulation environments combine, your brain goes numb. You almost forget about your thoughts. The good and the bad.
That can be pleasant or a nice break for those who are living a life they don’t want to live (such as I was), but for those trying to achieve more, it can be brutal.
5 (More) Tips on How to Make Decisions Like a Pro
However, a decision which needs to be made now means you may need to go with your first instinct. The good news is often this first instinct is right.
The quality of your first instinct will continue to improve the more you practice to make decisions.