Peter Kaufman on the real value of things
Brain Food: Overlooked Advantage
Summary
The document entitled "Brain Food: Overlooked Advantage" provides a brief update and offers bonuses to those who purchased the book "Clear Thinking" in 2023. It also includes insights from various sources, such as the power of influence and the importance of distinguishing between what is within one's control and what is not. The document emphasizes the overlooked advantage of thinking long-term and avoiding standard ways of failing. It concludes with an invitation to upgrade to Farnam Street membership and an option to unsubscribe from emails.
Highlights
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“We tend to take every precaution to safeguard our material possessions because we know what they cost. But at the same time we neglect things which are much more precious because they don’t come with price tags attached: The real value of things like our eyesight or relationships or freedom can be hidden to us, because money is not changing hands.”
— Peter D. Kaufman
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The most important thing you can do in 2024 is to distinguish between what is within your control and what is not — and focus all your energy on what is within your control.