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Time Is Your Greatest Asset
Life is precious and finite. Wasting time on trivial matters or working for people you dislike is the ultimate loss.
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Timeless strategies for mastering yourself and understanding others
Life is precious and finite. Wasting time on trivial matters or working for people you dislike is the ultimate loss.
People often deny their interest in power, packaging it as other ambitions. But everyone seeks some form of control over their lives—acknowledge this truth.
True power stems from self-awareness and internal control, not external titles or positions. Don't confuse recognition with real influence.
Demonstrating your ideas gains far more trust than explaining them. Show, don't tell—let your results speak.
Focus on a strong sense of purpose rather than immediate rewards. This leads to lasting success and sustainable motivation.
Letting go of desperate wanting can improve creativity and performance. Detachment paradoxically attracts better outcomes.
Suspend judgment and consider opposing viewpoints. This openness to uncertainty fosters deeper creativity and insight.
Actively craft how others perceive you rather than leaving it to chance. Maintain control over your social persona through conscious reinvention.
Avoid getting swept up in collective enthusiasm. Retain your individual skepticism and caution when everyone else is conforming.
Character reveals itself through patterns of behavior, not first impressions. Focus on long-term actions rather than superficial qualities.
Constant presence hinders imagination. Stepping back can amplify your value and intrigue—scarcity creates desire.
Internal voices of doubt, stemming from past experiences and societal expectations, are often bigger obstacles than external foes.
Challenges and adversaries push you to evolve. Choose your enemies wisely—they reveal hidden aspects of your character.
Everyone has elements of narcissism crucial for self-worth. Recognizing this in yourself and others fosters empathy and better relationships.
People resist change when confronted directly. Validate their perspective first—it opens the door to influence.
Authentic interest in others elevates every interaction. Approach conversations with the engagement of watching compelling theater.
Time away from external inputs fosters creativity and self-awareness. Solitude is essential for genuine reflection and growth.
A sense of awe can differentiate you in a cynical world. Embrace and actively cultivate wonder—it keeps you alive to possibility.
Recognizing your smallness restores perspective and humility. This allows for deeper appreciation of life and paradoxically increases your power.
Greene held over 60 jobs before finding his niche. Success often comes to those who simply refuse to give up on their vision.