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Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 99 implied HN points • 29 Nov 17
📖 Philosophy Self-Improvement
  1. Success is often influenced by luck and fortunate circumstances.
  2. Comparing oneself to others based on success is not productive, as each person's journey is shaped by different levels of luck and misfortune.
  3. Embrace and make the most of the opportunities and luck that come your way, while also working hard to create positive impacts and share knowledge with others.

Track your growth

BK's Essays • 1 HN point • 05 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Tracking your progress, daily wins, and learnings can boost your confidence and improve discussions with others.
  2. Documenting your daily tasks helps keep you organized, assists in writing reports, and prepares you for manager meetings.
  3. Setting aside time regularly to journal highs, lows, and discussion points can help you observe your growth and identify areas for improvement.

Are we losers?

My Home Office Hacks • 12 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
💼 Business Self-Improvement
  1. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey made humorous comments about remote workers being 'losers,' sparking a debate and humor online.
  2. Working from home has its perks, such as saving time on commuting, needing a smaller work wardrobe, and avoiding bad office coffee.
  3. The discussion around being a 'loser' for working from home has led to a special offer for readers related to copywriting.
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My year of magical metamorphosis

The Next Chapter • 4 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. I learned to recognize my overachievement stems from trying to meet others' expectations. Accepting tough emotions helped me release that pressure.
  2. I focused on nurturing meaningful relationships instead of spreading myself thin among many. By being present and letting go of expectations, my connections became deeper.
  3. I embraced doing less and allowing my path to unfold naturally. This shift helped me concentrate on growth that feels right for me, instead of what I felt I should be doing.

5 guides that improve my life

A Bit Gamey • 20 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🚌 Education Self-Improvement
  1. Reflect on and live up to the expectations of your 18-year-old self.
  2. Avoid consuming news and focus on intentional activities like reading or listening to podcasts.
  3. Show respect and appreciation for manual workers and prioritize having 'skin in the game' by taking risks

Simple rules

A Bit Gamey • 13 implied HN points • 26 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Simplify decisions by focusing on critical factors
  2. Types of simple rules include boundary, prioritisation, sequencing, and feedback rules
  3. Daily simple rules can help save time, improve health, and bring a sense of fulfillment

Influence through Connection

Perspectives • 10 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Focus on connecting with others rather than just being right. Convince through building relationships.
  2. Utilize affinity bias by finding common ground with others to create connections. Small shared interests can make a big difference in building bridges.
  3. Seek common ground and focus on mutual success to overcome conflicts and enhance relationships. Emphasize understanding the other party's incentives and goals.

Running Out Of Excuses

David’s Substack • 1 HN point • 07 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Procrastination often stems from using lack of time and energy as an excuse. These beliefs can prevent you from starting on your goals.
  2. Having time and energy can reveal the truth behind your excuses and prompt you to confront your potential and fears of failure.
  3. Facing your fears of failure or not trying can be daunting but taking small steps, putting in effort, and starting slow can help you push forward.

Breakthrough! in the DMs

visa's voltaic verses ⚡️ • 16 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Good conversations can bring immense benefits like entertainment, problem-solving, and personal growth.
  2. Sharing insights and knowledge gained from personal conversations can help others who may struggle.
  3. Being adaptable and dynamic in life is valuable, rather than forcing oneself into a rigid 'main thing' based on popular concepts.

Increasing IQ is trivial

Lucid • 1 HN point • 01 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Increasing IQ is possible through targeted interventions without learning or stimulants.
  2. Challenging the myth that IQ cannot be increased, the post discusses a personal experiment that yielded significant IQ gains.
  3. While increasing IQ may be considered trivial, societal reluctance towards change and experimentation may be a barrier for many individuals.

Paradox of Personal Productivity Software

trydeepwork • 6 implied HN points • 21 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Self-Improvement
  1. Personal productivity tools mostly help those who are already motivated. If you're not driven, these tools won't do much for you.
  2. Expecting software to make you productive is unrealistic. You need to have your own drive and commitment to get work done.
  3. The effectiveness of productivity tools decreases as your drive increases. When you're really focused, you can achieve a lot with just basic tools.

Contrafreeloading

Fish Food for Thought • 13 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Animals and humans prefer to work for their rewards to feel autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
  2. People enjoy contributing and putting effort into tasks, even for small rewards.
  3. Managers and leaders should remember that most individuals appreciate having to work for their rewards and accomplishments.

TWH#S5: What I Read This Week

The Hagakure • 13 implied HN points • 05 Mar 23
📚 Literature Self-Improvement
  1. Building rapport and understanding others' views is key in coaching or helping people.
  2. Extreme Programming emphasizes the need to embrace change and continuously improve practices.
  3. Developing productive habits and shaping inertia positively can lead to a fulfilled life.

3 Habits in 300 Days

Kiernan • 1 HN point • 31 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. New Year's resolutions often fail because they are too big and lack a clear plan on how to achieve them.
  2. Instead of grand resolutions, focus on forming daily habits to change your life, one day at a time.
  3. Choose habits that are flexible, align with your goals, and track your progress to make a positive difference in your life.

My System

Malt Liquidity • 8 implied HN points • 26 Aug 23
💰 Finance Self-Improvement
  1. Chess is a 'symptom' of intelligence, not a sign of it.
  2. Chess skills are transferable to other high-pressure situations like trading.
  3. Learning to consciously calm down can improve performance in challenging situations.

The Long Game 159: Strength vs. Size, The Real Cause of Burnout, Moderation, Differentiation, First Dates

The Long Game by Mehdi Yacoubi • 6 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. The debate between strength and size in lifting is ongoing, training methods vary for different goals.
  2. Burnout can be caused by a mismatch between modern risk-taking and evolved risk aversion.
  3. Moderation may hinder achieving significant goals; sometimes extreme effort is necessary for big achievements.

I Hate My Job And I Want To Cry.

Trying to Understand the World • 5 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Indirect approaches can often be more effective than direct attacks in problem-solving.
  2. Designing and running organizations where people are happy is simple: prioritize simplicity, transparency, fairness, and teamwork.
  3. Having some degree of control over your job and work schedule can make work more bearable and fulfilling, even in difficult circumstances.

Where Therapists Go for Therapy: Getting Sold on the Power of ChatGPT

Building the Builders • 5 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Self-Improvement
  1. Clarifying core values is important for psychological growth, and using ChatGPT can help with that.
  2. Identifying and examining implicit beliefs can lead to self-discovery and personal growth, and ChatGPT can assist in this process.
  3. ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for introspection, providing insights and perspectives that can enhance reasoning and decision-making.