Lifestyles
Fifty-four years ago this month, in a push for publicity, The Sunday Times offered £5,000 to whoever could sail solo nonstop around the world the fastest. It was technically a race, but that was an…
«being independent, following your quirky habits, and doing what you want, when you want, with whom you want. That’s what people actually want»
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«Perhaps the most critical communication skill. Be brief. Use as few words as possible to say what you need, and everyone will appreciate it.»
Big Beliefs
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«Nearly everyone underestimates how much their own beliefs and actions are influenced by their incentives, many of which are designed to fulfill someone else’s goals.»