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Book:
“You like to imagine yourself in control of your fate, consciously planning the course of your life as best you can. But you are largely unaware of how deeply your emotions dominate you. They make you veer toward ideas that soothe your ego. They make you look for evidence that confirms what you already want to believe. They make you see what you want to see, depending on your mood, and this disconnect from reality is the source of the bad decisions and negative patterns that haunt your life. Rationality is the ability to counteract these emotional effects, to think instead of react, to open your mind to what is really happening, as opposed to what you are feeling. It does not come naturally; it is a power we must cultivate, but in doing so we realize our greatest potential.”

Note:
Cultivate rationality. Emotions often cloud judgment, but by actively developing rational thinking, you can achieve your fullest potential.

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Book:
“If you come across any special trait of meanness or stupidity . . . you must be careful not to let it annoy or distress you, but to look upon it merely as an addition to your knowledge—a new fact to be considered in studying the character of humanity. Your attitude towards it will be that of the mineralogist who stumbles upon a very characteristic specimen of a mineral." — Arthur Schopenhauer

Note:
Approach negativity with curiosity. Instead of reacting to pettiness or ignorance, view it as an opportunity to deepen your understanding of human nature.

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Book:
“Learn to question yourself: Why this anger or resentment? Where does this incessant need for attention come from? Under such scrutiny, your emotions will lose their hold on you. You will begin to think for yourself instead of reacting to what others give you.”

Note:
Self-reflection diminishes emotional control. By questioning the origins of your emotions, you regain control over your thoughts and actions.

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Book:
“We want to learn the lesson and not repeat the experience. But in truth, we do not like to look too closely at what we did; our introspection is limited. Our natural response is to blame others, circumstances, or a momentary lapse of judgment.”

Note:
Embrace full introspection. True growth comes from honest self-examination, rather than shifting blame to external factors.

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Book:
“We see people not as they are, but as they appear to us. And these appearances are usually misleading.”

Note:
Beware of first impressions. Our perceptions can deceive us, so strive to look beyond surface appearances to understand people more deeply.

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