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One of the benefits of an optimistic temperament is that it encourages persistence in the face of obstacles. But persistence can be costly.
…the financial benefits of self-employment are mediocre: given the same qualifications, people achieve higher average returns by selling their skills to employers than by setting out on their own.
Building and maintaining good psychological contracts is all about sustaining good relations.
The evidence suggests that optimism is widespread, stubborn, and costly.
…the attention and effort that goes into resisting temptation (or forcing new, less-appealing behavior) leaves less energy, attention, and persistence available to complete other tasks. – Roy Baumeister
The evidence is indisputable… those who think they are more productive because they are better at multitasking are just wrong. What they are better at is being distracted.
There’s nothing wrong with looking for ways to spend time with people who have accomplished more and have more wisdom than you. 258
…in a learn world there is no end to improvement: Jobs are always being eliminated in specific activities.









