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Summary One Sentence Summary There are levels to human consciousness, and the greater consciousness we have, the greater choices we can make, which leads to a net positive effect on the people around us and the world at large; this power in our actions arises from meaning that is life sustaining and appeals to what uplifts, dignifies, and ennobles. One paragraph Summary This book is divided into three parts: Main takeaway for part 1: This is the introduction that reveals to use the different levels of consciousness, the meaning behind each level, and the impact different levels of consciousness have on ourselves, other people, and the world around us....

Part 1: Introduction to Probability Chapter 1: Bayesian thinking and everyday reasoning The central theme of this chapter: Data informs beliefs; belief should not inform data Let’s consider two world views in regard to data: (Ideal framework): “the probability of data given my hypothesis and experience in the world” or “how well do my beliefs explain the world?” (not ideal): “the probability of my beliefs given the data and my experience in the world” or “how well what I observe supports what I believe” The first case is where we change our beliefs according ot he data...

Summary One Sentence Summary One paragraph Summary Introduction “Use what’s helpful, let go of the rest” Everyone is a creator Creativity is not just limited to art or music. We engage in creative acts everyday, whether it be the conversations we partake in, the paths we take to work, or the letter that we write to a friend. To be creative is to be a creator; to create something into existence that was not previously available....

What is the foundational knowledge required for me to learn this? Existentialism Jungian Psychology What ACTIONS/HABITS will I partake after reading this book? The day after I finished reading this book, I officially moved out of my parent’s house and lived life 100% from my own choices What Questions do I have after reading this book? What Phrase(s) can I add/validate to my mantras? Courage is found in the small, iterative, hour-to-hour decisions which place the bricks in the structure of his building of himself into a person who acts with freedom and responsibility The opposite of courage is conformity The issues of society are a reflection of man’s weak and undeveloped inner strength and lack of self of identity Aliveness often means the capacity to not act, but to instead be creatively idle–which may be more difficult for most modern people than to do something....

Summary One Sentence Summary One paragraph Summary What is the foundational knowledge required for me to learn this? What ACTIONS/HABITS will I partake after reading this book? What Questions do I have after reading this book? What Phrase(s) can I add/validate to my mantras? Chapter 1: My First Meeting with Andrew Carnegie Napoleon describes his mission as documenting the causes of both failure and success of people seeking riches. Most real failures are due to limitations which men set up in their own minds....

Summary One Sentence Summary Allow luck to find you through systems. One paragraph Summary See Introduction below. Introduction Adams introduces himself as a professional simplifier–a person who strips out the noise to get down to the absurd, yet truth, core of a matter. Adams mentions how develops systems where luck can find him through a conscious strategy of managing opportunities; in spite of his many failures, Adams ended up failing into success....

Introduction Part 1: Wealth Building Wealth Understanding how wealth is created Find and build specific knowledge Play long-term games with long-term people Take on accountability Build or buy equity in a business Find a position of leverage Get paid for your judgement Prioritize and focus Find work that feels like play How to get lucky Be Patient Building Judgement Judgement How to think clearly Shed your identity to see reality Learn the skills of decision-making Collect Mental Models Learn to love to read Part 2: Happiness Learning Happiness Happiness is learned Happiness is a choice Happiness requires presence Happiness requires peace Every desire is a chosen unhappiness Success does not earn happiness Envy is the enemy of happiness Happiness is built by habits Find happiness in acceptance Saving yourself Choosing to be yourself Choosing to care for yourself Meditation + Mental Strength Choosing to build yourself Choosing to grow yourself Choosing to gree yourself Philosophy The meanings of life Live by your values Rational Buddhism The present is all we have Bonus Naval’s Recommended Reading

Summary One Sentence Summary One paragraph Summary Other points What ACTIONS/HABITS will I partake after reading this book? What Questions do I have after reading this book? If environment plays a vital role in who we become, should I do more exploring and traveling to see what other people are doing? How do I know if I’m in the wrong environment? Part 1: Background The Idea of Multiple Intelligences Summary Historically, there have been two camps of thought on intelligence: (1) fixed mindset (2) growth mindset....

Summary One Sentence Summary What evidence do I have to support my thinking? One paragraph Summary Our negative behaviors are often the result of unhealthy core beliefs, which are the product of flawed error thinking. To identify an unhealthy core belief, start by tracking when you become emotionally triggered by an event (past, present, future; real or fictional); write down the issue on paper and ask yourself what this event says about you, other people, and the world, and notice the negative behaviors that follow....