Be resilient in chaotic situations
from The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence by Josh Waitzkin
How to Apply This
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Be at peace with your situation.
Panicking will only make matters worse for you. -
Use the obstacles or distractions to your advantage.
For example, during a negotiation, you could use the beats of seemingly distracting sounds as a catalyst for insight. -
Carefully observe your opponent’s rhythms.
Use your insight to guide your actions.
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