Seriously Calm

I've found myself highlighting so many pieces of advice after reading this book that I am at a loss when trying to regroup my thoughts. So I re-read these advices again and broadly grouped them into several topics. Even after that, I still find some advices so special that they need special attention.

All in all, I love the space of thoughts created by this form of writing. It allows me to come back effortlessly when stuck. A great book.

01 / Be Kind to People

"Whenever you have a choice between being right or being kind, be kind. No exceptions. Don't confuse kindness with weakness"

Always be kind, not only to your friends but also to people that are mean to you. Show love and curiosity to navigate complex interpersonal situations without building friction.

02 / Questioning and Reframing

• A lot of what we take to be true now will be proved to be wrong, maybe even embarrassingly wrong. A good question to ask yourself today is "What might I be wrong about?" This is the only worry worth having.
• The stronger your beliefs, the stronger your reasons to question them regularly. Don't simply believe everything you think you believe.
• You can't change your past but you can change your story about it. What is important is not what happened to you but what you did about what happened to you.

03 / Core Insights