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0 pointsmind_heist9y ago0 comments

> His writing is just what I needed right now, at this time in my life. Particularly about how to be happy.

This is the particular blog post in which he talks about 'how to be happy'

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> 8. Revalue your time

> Stop wasting your time on commuting, boring jobs, meetings, TV. Do only things that you feel are worthwhile, with people you like. If this means a cut in income, so be it. Be the person you really want to be. Don't take it all too seriously, we all die.

Thank you.

JamesBarney9y ago

Just spent 9 hours in a conference arguing about how we are going to implement 12 months worth of features which are slated release in 3 months.

Quote hits very close to home.

bbcbasic9y ago

This is your fallback then:

> 10. Want nothing, accept everything

> Above all, explore the world without desire or demand, and be tolerant of whatever happens. Most people are nice, and even the others teach us. When you want nothing, you cannot be disappointed. When you accept everything, you will see beauty in every moment.

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