Seemingly Unrelated [things] That Are In Fact

For Most People, Life Would Be Boring Without Meaningful Work.

I Open Each Class With An Explanation Of The Singular Importance Of Being A "dealmaker." The Manifesto Of The Dealmaker Is Simple: Reality Is Negotiable.

There Are Two Synergistic Approaches For Increasing Productivity That Are Inversions Of Each Other: 1. Limit Tasks To The Important To Shorten Work Time (80/20). 2. Shorten Work Time To Limit Tasks To The Important (parkinson's Law). The Best Solution Is To Use Both Together: Identify The Few Critical Tasks That Contribute Most To Income And Schedule Them With Very Short And Clear Deadlines.

Learn To Be Difficult When It Counts. In School As In Life, Having A Reputation For Being Assertive Will Help You Receive Preferential Treatment Without Having To Beg Or Fight For It Every Time.

I Encourage Active Skepticism - When People Are Being Skeptical Because They're Trying To Identify The Best Course Of Action. They're Trying To Identify The Next Step For Themselves Or Other People.