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What do all these people have in common? They achieved success by focusing on the patterns that shape every aspect of our lives. But not all of us want to be that open about the end. One man who'd been diagnosed with a terminal illness decided he didn't want to know his prognosis or share it with his family. Instead, he was choosing to 'die in denial' rather than 'lose hope before my time comes'.
What you want from your final years, months and weeks is a deeply personal decision. Some people want to die at home, some would rather live in residential care. Some want their family to care for them, some don't. You do not need perfection to take action. It is far better to swing and miss than to never try at all. Even your failures teach you lessons that will help you succeed in the future. 4. Take care of your health early. Knowing this, you can choose to bear the marks of the passage of time on your body with dignity and grace. 55. Give others a second chance; everyone deserves it. The Greek philosopher Aristotle (384–322 BCE) believed that happiness is the ultimate goal of human life and our highest good. Moreover, it requires the fulfillment of our potential and the actualization of our highest human capacity.Cheese" is a metaphor for what you want to have in life—whether it is a good job, a loving relationship, money, a possession, health, or spiritual peace of mind.
In Altruism: The Science and Psychology of Kindness, Ricard (2015) argues that the wider our circle of care is extended and the more unconditional and inclusive it becomes, the more genuine our altruism is.
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This story will accompany you on an emotional journey and change your life by reminding you that love and generosity are the true gifts we can give and receive. There are people who think that laughing means you’re not taking things seriously and that you will never get things done while you’re having fun.
If you appreciate the now, you will be far better off when you get to where you are going. Life Lessons for a Good Mindset 9. Cherish what you have in your life. For Jordan and the greats, failure isn't an option. To become the best at whatever you're doing, you must be relentless. If others mistake this for madness, so be it. As Grover points out in the book, what others think of you shouldn't matter. What should matter to you is becoming the greatest of all time. Greatness is within reach for anyone willing to pay the price that greatness demands. Making a difference in the lives of other people can give you a sense of purpose. Even in small ways, being of service can give your life meaning. 53. Your words have power. Minny, Aibileen's best friend, is short, fat, and perhaps the sassiest woman in Mississippi. She can cook like nobody's business, but she can't mind her tongue, so she's lost yet another job. Minny finally finds a position working for someone too new to town to know her reputation. But her new boss has secrets of her own. In conversations, you gain so much by listening more and allowing others to speak their turn. 39. Life is happening as you read this.It is important to march to the beat of your own drummer and avoid that pressure to conform to some popular norm.
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