I agree with MJ. At first when I heard this parable, I thought it was insightful and clever. Which for a guy who hates his life trying to build a fishing empire just so that one day he can take his afternoon nap, it might be a useful parable. But if someone is using it as an excuse to not...

Advice I would give to my 21 year old self: 1. Keep/find people in your life close that know your strengths and weaknesses, and will help you see perspective before you make an idiot mistake. Example: Dating a person that doesn't care for your values. It will cause pain and waste a lot of time...

Thanks for sharing! I'm learning number 4. on your list. "You can fail as long as you learn and get experience." If you're looking for a mentor, I know you'll find one here. And you can check out @LightHouse too.

I’ve read it! Glad I got it.

Good to hear this story, I know that there’s many like myself that have so much to learn. So I’m sure you’ll be able to add much value in some capacity. Can’t wait to hear from you!

Wow! This was what I needed. Thank you Envision!

But wouldn't that be kind of Epicurean though? To find the right balance? Stoicism would be more like to choose a "counter balance?"

AndreP What do you think about the books "The courage to be disliked" and "The courage to be happy"? If you've read them, they were a game changer for me.

True!

Book: Understanding Human Nature: The Psychology of Personality Author: Alfred Adler Genre: psychology/philosophy Subject/Description: This is just one of many books, but Alfred Adler's works changed my life. If you're used to thinking from a Freudian perspective, or never even considered a...

Nothing is stopping me, It's only my choices stopping me, like MJ says. I think I just needed to rant a little bit. But I'm moving forward, I will learn by DOING.

Hello everyone! I'm back to posting in the group since last year. I've had some major life changes happen since then. Like moving across the U.S. And starting a new job as a driver for $17 an hour, and I listen to MJ's books while I drive. Never the less, the point is I found myself slipping...

Also because of working against negativity bias.

I read "The Great Rat Race Escape." It was very good and very valuable! I loved the story plus the information, it was very engaging! I thought it was perfect that the characters read the books I've read and listening to their reactions. So Good! I'll be referencing this book many times.

It was a great read, and will probably read it each month. I listen to the audiobook version, so it's easy to do that.

The main reason? Because that's where my girlfriend is from, and she's very supportive. The summers are warm, lakes are great. The trees during the fall are great. The Winters are cold and snowy. I enjoy the change in scenery. All my family and friends live on the West Coast of the US, and I've...

Thanks!

I joined and recently read "The Millionaire Fastlane." I live in Washington, USA, I'm in my late 20's, and I have been working in warehousing jobs since out of high school. The job I currently work at I've been at for 3 years for $14.50 an hour and I've hated every moment of it. Iv'e always...