Persuasion and empathy

Sometimes it’s more valuable (and human) to let persuasion take a back seat to empathy. Instead of trying to persuade someone of your point of view, first try sincere curiosity about how they see things. As a bonus, seeking to understand before being understood increases the likelihood that we will be able to persuade anyways.

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Daily focus

Never underestimate the compounding effect of repeatedly doing small things that push you toward your goals. Ten minutes of daily focus for six months adds up to 30 HOURS. In six months from now you could be near functional fluency in a foreign language, looking and feeling healthier, or free of some annoying habit… Or you can simply be a half a year older.

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Not all “constructive” criticism is equal

As important as it is to be able to accept criticism, especially when it’s meant to be constructive, it’s worth taking into account who’s doing the critique. As a rule, don’t accept criticism from someone unless you would also accept advice from them.