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We wish to be self-sustained. We do not quite forgive a giver. The hand that feeds us is in some danger of being bitten.
Quote by -Ralph Waldo Emerson
The sum of wisdom is that time is never lost that is devoted to work.
Quote by -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Learning is such an addiction and compulsion of mine that I rarely travel somewhere without deciding first how I’ll obsess on a specific skill.
Quote by -Tim Firris
Language learning deserves special mention. It is, bar none, the best thing you can do to hone clear thinking.
Quote by -Tim Firris
Quite aside from the fact that it is impossible to understand a foreign culture without understanding its language, acquiring a new language transforms the human experience and makes you aware your own language: your own thoughts.
Quote by -Tim Firris
Information is useless if it is not applied to something important or if you will forget it before you have a chance to apply it.
Quote by -Tim Firris
For overcoming fear, I think that an exercise called “fear-setting” is extremely helpful.
Quote by -Tim Firris
Measure the cost of inaction, realize the unlikelihood and repairability of most missteps, and develop the most important habit of those who excel and enjoy doing so: action.
Quote by -Tim Firris
For years, I set goals, made resolutions to change direction, and nothing came of either. I was just as insecure and scared as the rest of the world.
Quote by -Tim Firris
Overanalysis has been my life story. It can be far worse than laziness, as overanalysis leads to the same lack of action but also self-loathing.
Quote by -Tim Firris
The superheroes you have in your mind (idols, icons, titans, billionaires, etc.) are nearly all walking flaws who’ve maximized 1 or 2 strengths.
Quote by -Tim Firris
Here are a few books that have affected me or made me think differently in the last few years. None of them are directly related to business: Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach — this is an important book, originally recommended to me by a neuroscience PhD who benefited from it. The Yaqui Way of Knowledge by Carlos Castaneda. The Body Keeps The Score by Van Der Kolk.
Quote by -Tim Firris
Resolve to do one thing every day that you fear. I got into this habit by attempting to contact celebrities and famous businesspeople for advice.
Quote by -Tim Firris
I don’t think people are fearless. If you’re fearless, you’re nuts. But you can learn to fear less
Quote by -Tim Firris