From Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People. Show respect for the other person's opinions. Never say, "You're wrong." "Never begin by announcing “I am going to prove so-and-so to you.” That’s bad. That’s tantamount to saying: “I’m smarter than you are....
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Let the other person feel the idea is his or hers.
From Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People. Let the Other Person Feel the Idea is His or Hers. "Don’t you have much more faith in ideas that you discover for yourself than in ideas that are handed to you on a silver platter? If so, isn’t it bad judgment...
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
From Amazon's Description: “By far the best book on investing ever written.” — Warren Buffett "The greatest investment advisor of the twentieth century, Benjamin Graham taught and inspired people worldwide. Graham's philosophy of “value investing”—which shields...
Here is the Outline to create habits.
From James Clear's book, "Atomic Habits" "If you have ever wondered, “Why don’t I do what I say I’m going to do? Why don’t I lose the weight or stop smoking or save for retirement or start that side business? Why do I say something is important but never seem to make...
Principle 7- Create Shared Meaning
Principle 7- Create Shared Meaning "Marriage isn't just about raising kids, splitting chores, and making love. It can also have a spiritual dimension that has to do with creating an inner life together- a culture rich with symbols and rituals, and an appreciation for...
Principle 6- Overcome Gridlock
Principle 6- Overcome Gridlock "You want to have children; he doesn't. She wants you to attend church with her' you're an atheist. He's a homebody' you're ready for a party every night. All couples have some irreconcilable differences. But when partners can't find a...
Principle 2- Nurture Your Fondness and Admiration.
Principle 2- Nurture Your Fondness and Admiration. "Fondness and admiration are two of the most crucial elements in a rewarding and long-lasting romance. Although happily married couples may feel driven to distraction at times by their partner’s personality flaws,...
Principle 3- Turn Towards Each Other Instead of Away.
From “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” from John Gottman Principle 3- Turn Towards Each Other Instead of Away. “In marriage, couples are always making what I call “bids” for each other’s attention, affection, humor, or support. Bids can be as minor as...
What is Jonathan Haidt’s Happiness Hypothesis?
From Jonathan Haidt's "Happiness Hypothesis." What is Jonathan Haidt's Happiness Hypothesis? "people today devote themselves to the pursuit of goals that won’t make them happier, in the process neglecting the sort of inner growth and spiritual development that could...