Focus on what you have now to be more rational.
from The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli
How to Apply This
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Know your options before you act.
As Blaise Pascal put it: “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” -
Ask friends to tell you the truth.
Ask them to be absolutely honest with you. -
Avoid negative things you cannot be accustomed to.
For example, commuting, noise, or chronic stress. -
Expect only short-term happiness from material things.
Examples of these include cars, houses, etc. -
Focus on what you do.
Sustained positive effects typically result from your active behavior.
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