Live Like A Surfer, How To Evaluate Character, Stop Being Miserable, & More
Article Round-Up: 2.12.23
Enjoy this week’s curated list of articles, podcasts, and more from the web.
“Why You Need To Live Like A Surfer”
Takeaway: A few key ideas from the author:
Pass on more waves. It’s ok to pass on some opportunities, because trying to surf every wave often means missing the best ones. Not to mention, there is always another wave.
Always get in the surf. You definitely won’t find any good waves on the shore. Get out in the surf where the action is.
Be strategic about positioning. Miss a good wave? Sitting in the same spot might allow you another chance, but often tweaking your position can set you up for more success later. Be mindful about how you’re setting yourself up for success during the in between time.
Enjoy your next wave. You don’t know how long this wave will last, or when the next one will come. All you know is that this wave will eventually end, and another will eventually follow. Enjoy the moments while they last.
“Why Some People Are Drawn To Misery”
Takeaway: If you aren’t careful, suffering and misery can become a part of one’s core identity, and that is a hard cycle to break. That is why some people always seem drawn to drama and behaviors that actively work against their best interests—anything else wouldn’t feel real.
“8 Techniques To Evaluate Character”
Takeaway: Reveal someones true character by considering the following:
Who do they marry?
How do they treat service workers?
What early experiences helped shaped their identity?
How do they spend their most valuable resources—time and money?
What irritates them about others? (Because it often correlates with what they hate about themselves.)
Are they a good listener?
Do they cheat on small things? (If they cheat on small things, they will cheat on big things.)
How do they handle unexpected problems?
Takeaway: From the author, “If you let motivation dictate your actions, inertia conspires to keep you in place. Action creates progress. Progress creates momentum. Momentum creates motivation.”