Nothing in the world is more exciting than a moment of sudden discovery or invention, and many more people are capable of experiencing such moments than is sometimes thought. ~ Bertrand Russell
A Moment Of Sudden Discovery
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Capable Of Changing Course
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In the fields I know best, among the life sciences, it is required that the most expert and sophisticated minds be capable of changing course – often with a great lurch – every few years. ~ Lewis Thomas
Ep 34. The Law Of Inertia
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In this episode, we’ll take a look at how The Law of Inertia not only applies to inanimate objects, but it’s a principle that governs our personal lives as well.
Patient Attention
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If I have ever made any valuable discoveries, it has been due more to patient attention, than to any other talent. ~ Isaac Newton
Atomic Habits by James Clear
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Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.
A New Audacity Of Imagination
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Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination. ~ John Dewey
In This Moment By Kirk D. Strosahl and Patricia J. Robinson
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Imagine feeling stressed, and being able to work through it by paying attention to your thoughts and feelings, moment by moment, no matter where you are or what you’re doing.
Beyond Order: 12 More Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson
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Peterson’s advice is practical & heartfelt. You feel his personal struggle to learn these lessons through the pages making the effort to share this wisdom truly heroic.
The Martian by Andy Weir
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Mark Watney is funny and resourceful. Good thing, since he’s stranded on Mars. The main takeaway from The Martian by Andy Weir is that with extreme determination, anything is possible.