“The Shocking Lessons Of History Everyone Has Forgotten”

Niall Ferguson interviewed by Chris Williamson on Modern Wisdom. Parallels b/w the history of the #PrintingPress and #Internet at the 32 minute mark #mastodon users should absorb. The down sides of hyper connectedness when everybody has access.

#history / #NiallFerguson / #ChrisWilliamson / #ModernWisdom <https://youtube.com/watch?v=h-XRR3z23tU>

Make coffee while the power is still on

#ModernWisdom

You finished an important task? Stop for 30 seconds. Enjoy your success. 

This creates a positive feedback pattern: 
WAS SCARY TO START —> I STARTED —> WAS HARD TO DO —> FINISHED IT! —> I’M SUPERMAN!

«I can everything» is a very popular idea. But to know isn’t the same as to feel. FEEL IT!

Idea from Modern Wisdom podcast, ep. 595

#modernwisdom #happiness #productivity #spirituality