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Happiness

Lessons Learned From Dad

Great Lessons Learned from My Dad

"It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons." -- Johann Schiller

For this Father’s Day, I thought one of the best things I could do is distill some of the lessons I’ve learned from my Dad.

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Lessons Learned from John Wooden

Great Lessons Learned from John Wooden

“Peace of mind attained only through self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you're capable.” – John Wooden

John Wooden was a living legend. He was also one of the most successful basketball coaches of all time and he lived a simple life focusing on personal excellence, personal integrity, love, and balance.

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Wabi-Sabi Embrace Imperfection

Wabi-Sabi – Embrace the Imperfection

I find that when we name or label something, we can store it in our mind easier and use it to draw from when we need it. It gives us a simple way to refer to something and make sense of it. I have a new word now to make sense of flaws and appreciate them ... Wabi-sabi.

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The Good Life

3 Keys to The Good Life

I've been asking people inside and outside Microsoft what their definition is of … the good life. I think it's important, so you know what it is when you've got it, or you know what is is that you’re chasing, so you can make smarter choices.

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Argue Your Way to Optimism

How To Argue Your Way to Optimism

If you want to lead an optimistic life, learn to argue with yourself. The secret of optimism is not positive thinking. It's non-negative thinking, according to Martin Seligman in the book Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life.

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