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Psychologist and pragmatist philosopher who wrote on habit
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One should choose to believe in concepts like free will if they enable action and meaning, even if they cannot be strictly proven.
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The concrete man has but one interest - to be right. That to him is the art of all arts, and all means are fair which help him to it.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
To capture attention, one should present something familiar with a slight twist rather than something entirely alien or completely stale.
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To disprove a universal law, one only needs to find a single exception rather than a mountain of evidence.
A productive life responds to the confusion and complexity of the world with passion and a constant desire to learn.
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A leader or parent should foster an environment where ideas are vigorously debated to sharpen the minds of others.
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Certain fundamental truths can only be truly understood through personal experience and even through making significant mistakes.
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Before claiming authority or forming broad opinions, one should aim to know at least one specific subject as thoroughly as possible.
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I am conscious of a desire I never had before so strongly or so permanently, of narrowing and deepening the channel of my intellectual activity, of economizing my feeble energies and consequently treating with more _respect_ the few things I shall devote them to.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Initial impressions can be misleading, and a second interaction often reveals a person's true character or value.
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It behooves me to learn something of the "Philosopher of Königsberg," and I want these to ease the way.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
When tackling complex new topics, use introductory texts or translations in a familiar language to ease the learning curve.
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It behooves me to learn something of the "Philosopher of Königsberg," and I want these to ease the way.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
One should use objective past measures, such as physical distances or specific tasks, to accurately judge improvement when subjective feelings are unreliable.
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When overwhelmed by physical or mental weakness, commit to small, daily tasks to rebuild momentum and finish larger projects.
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Taking a role slightly outside one's primary interest can provide the necessary stability and energy to eventually pursue one's true passion.
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Studying the past or different environments can help a person reconcile with and appreciate the practical realities of modern business.
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True vitality and character are often found when there is no certainty of success, as the tension of risk creates a deeper sense of purpose.
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A founder should delegate tasks that cause excessive worry or fall outside their expertise to trusted professionals to avoid mental exhaustion.
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Teaching duties have really devoured the whole of my time this winter, and with hardly any intellectual profit whatever. I have read nothing, and written nothing save one lecture on the freedom of the will.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
One should never assume a phenomenon is impossible before investigating it, as fixed beliefs are the greatest barriers to discovery.
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Indeterminism is the only way to _break_ the world into good parts and into bad, and to stand by the former as against the latter.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Reject philosophies that treat the world as a predetermined whole, as they remove the individual's ability to choose good over evil.
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Indeterminism is the only way to _break_ the world into good parts and into bad, and to stand by the former as against the latter.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Maintain a curiosity for unconventional ideas and people, as even 'erratic' or 'abnormal' cases can provide significant insights for one's work.
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Adopt a functional theory and apply it rigorously to every case to find where it succeeds and where it fails.
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An organism must adjust its physical state or position to achieve the degree of tension or orientation best suited for the task at hand.
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Physically, sounds consist of vibrations, and these are, generally speaking, _aërial waves2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
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