December 2009
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3. always try to maximize your range of things...
This is a fairly simple concept: the more things you find acceptable to enjoy or partake in, the more likely you are to find something that pleases you and, thus, the more likely you are to be happy consistently.
For instance, consider two women, Amy and Bonnie, searching for a skirt in the same mall. Amy is a bit conservative and is only willing to get a skirt that goes past her knees and is...
November 2009
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2. you are never done learning.
this mentality is vital to growth. we should always strive to be learning. whether its some academic endeavor, better techniques for our day to day operations, or an entirely new phenomenon to expand our understanding of the universe, learning must be the goal. there is no one that can claim to have all the perfect answers to life’s problems, thus we must keep our minds open to the...
1. happiness is always the goal
life on earth is short and if you don’t believe in an afterlife (like me), your main focus should be to enjoy your time here on earth. there are, of course, some guidelines we should try and follow in our pursuit of happiness.
focusing on happiness isn’t to say that you should always just do what makes you happy at the moment. you have to think about the big picture and favor...