Book Byte #96 "From Strength to Strength"
Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life
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📣 Curious Quotes from the Author
“To see weakness as purely negative is a mistake. Weakness befalls us all, and in many ways. It has its discomforts to be sure and entails loss. But it is also an opportunity—to connect more deeply with others; to see the sacredness in suffering; even to find new areas of growth and success. Stop hiding it, and don’t resist it. Doing so has another benefit for strivers—maybe the most important one of all: you can finally relax a little. When you are honest and humble about your weaknesses, you will be more comfortable in your own skin. When you use your weaknesses to connect with others, love in your life will grow. And finally—finally—you will be able to relax without worrying about being exposed as less than people think you are.”
“Your satisfaction is what you have divided by what you want”
“Satisfaction comes not from chasing bigger and bigger things, but paying attention to smaller and smaller things.”
📚 Cognition of the Book’s Big Idea:
In summary, there is no reason to be afraid of aging. You can achieve enduring fulfillment in the present rather than longing to live in the past if you have the correct route plan, making the second half of your life even more meaningful than the first. You may always take action to make sure you're concentrating on the proper things. Take out your bucket list and give it a close look.
Which things will bring you material gain and which will make you happy for a lifetime? Put things in the first category lower on the priority list and concentrate on the remaining items. When you feel your fluid intelligence waining, which it certainly will, be gentle to yourself and find opportunities to apply your developing crystallized intelligence. In the second half of your life, this is where you'll find fulfillment and learn how to keep going stronger and stronger.