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…human societies derive a truly significant competitive advantage from the reciprocity rule and, consequently, they make sure their members are trained to comply with it.
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It is in the interest of any human group to have its members working together toward the achievement of common goals.
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Every goal is doomed to fail if it goes against the grain of human nature.
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The urge for humans to conform to the social norms of the group can be irresistible.
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For most of human history, [leisure] was the kind of time available only to the wealthy and the powerful.
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In truth, the body was built for stress. A little stress is good for us. It’s a part of the reason why humans exist at all.
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In flow, humans lose themselves and feel most at peace. It is a state… greater than happiness. And it requires undivided attention and uninterrupted time.
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…studies on human performance and motivation show our work culture is completely at odds with how we produce our best work…
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Active play… is timeless, like flow, and crucial to humans from the moment of birth to the last breath.
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Be unfailingly respectful. Always remember that… bumps are normal, due to human nature and the way hierarchies work.
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