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A wise man said: Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates. At the first gate, ask yourself, “Is it true?” At the second gate ask, “Is it necessary?” At the third gate ask, “Is it kind?” #excellentadvice
May 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The "T" in T-shirt is always capitalized, because the shirt is named after the upper-case T.
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October 7, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Don’t ever work for someone you don’t want to become.

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March 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Efficiency is highly overrated; goofing off is highly underrated. Regularly scheduled sabbaths, sabbaticals, vacations, breaks, aimless walks, and time off are essential for top performance of any kind. The best work ethic requires a good rest ethic. #excellentadvice
April 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Try to define yourself by what you love and embrace, rather than what you hate and refuse.

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November 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Working differently is usually more productive than working harder.

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January 25, 2026 at 9:01 PM
When making something, always get a few extras—extra material, extra parts, extra space, extra finishes. The extras serve as backups for mistakes, reduce stress, and fill your inventory for the future. They are the cheapest insurance. #excellentadvice
March 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Learning probability and statistics is far more useful than learning algebra and calculus.

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March 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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To be content, try to do something useless every single day.

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March 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Reading to your children regularly is the best school they will ever get.

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July 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
When you lead, your real job is to create more leaders, not more followers.

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April 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The consistency of your endeavors (exercise, companionship, work) is more important than the quantity. Nothing beats small things done every day, which is way more important than what you do occasionally. #excellentadvice
April 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Humility is mostly about being very honest about how much you owe to luck.

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February 27, 2026 at 9:01 PM
You will be judged on how well you treat those who can do nothing for you.

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May 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
If you stop to listen to a musician or street performer for more than a minute, you owe them a dollar.

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March 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
When you try to accomplish something difficult, surround yourself with friends.

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January 16, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Go with the option that opens up yet more options.

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November 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Experiences are fun, and having influence is rewarding, but only mattering makes us happy. Do stuff that matters.

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March 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If you are more fortunate than others, build a longer table rather than a taller fence.

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February 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Don’t let your email inbox become your to-do list run by others.

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March 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The most effective remedy for anger is delay.

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November 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Invent as many family rituals as you can handle with ease. Anything done on a schedule—large or small, significant or silly—can become a ritual. Repeated consistently, small routines become legendary. Anticipation is key. #excellentadvice
November 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The highest form of wealth is deciding you have enough.

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January 29, 2026 at 9:02 PM
The biggest lie we tell ourselves is “I don’t need to write this down because I will remember it.”

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April 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM