Clear Thinking: Quotes
Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results
Book by Shane Parrish
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Summary
In "Clear Thinking", Shane Parrish provides a practical guide to overcoming our built-in mental biases and defaults in order to make better decisions, cultivate clear thinking, and align our actions with what truly matters for a life well-lived.
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We Mistake How We Want The World To Be With How It Actually Is
"Most people go through life assuming that they're right... We mistake how we want the world to be with how it actually is."
Parrish points out that we tend to assume our perspective is correct and have difficulty recognizing when our views are distorted by what we wish were true rather than objective reality. This prevents us from updating our beliefs and mental models even when faced with contradictory evidence.
Section: 1, Chapter: 1
"No One Cares About Your Excuses As Much As You Do"
"No one cares about your excuses as much as you do. In fact, no one cares about your excuses at all, except you."
Section: 2, Chapter: 1
"Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy"
"We tell ourselves that the next level is enough, but it never is. The next zero in your bank account won't satisfy you any more than you are satisfied now. The next promotion won't change who you are. The fancy car won't make you happier. The bigger house doesn't solve your problems. More social media followers won't make you a better person."
Section: 5, Chapter: 1
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