12
Jul
Wisdom Is Truth Used Well
Reality-Based Living is built around a simple but demanding idea:
We should try to live in closer alignment with
10 min read
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21
Jun
The Difference Between Being Right and Being Wise
Being right can feel powerful.
It can feel clarifying.
It can feel validating.
It can feel like proof that we
8 min read
08
Jun
Being Impressive Is Not the Same as Being Wise
Human beings are often drawn to impressive people.
We notice talent.
We notice confidence.
We notice success.
We notice popularity.
8 min read
31
May
The Map Is Not the Territory
“The map is not the territory.”— Alfred Korzybski
Origin
This phrase is associated with Alfred Korzybski, the founder of general
3 min read
30
May
Why Intelligence Is Not Enough
Many people assume that intelligence naturally leads to better judgment.
This idea is understandable.
If someone is knowledgeable, analytical, articulate,
6 min read
27
May
Suffering in Imagination
“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”— Seneca
Origin
This line is from Seneca’s Moral Letters to
4 min read
23
May
Hope Without Illusion
Some people fear that if they face reality honestly, they will lose hope.
That fear is understandable.
Reality can be
7 min read
22
May
The Easiest Person to Fool
“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest person to fool.”— Richard Feynman
4 min read
19
May
To Pay Attention
“To pay attention / this is our endless and proper work.” — Mary Oliver
Origin
This line comes from Mary Oliver’s
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17
May
Illusion Is Not Always Stupidity
By illusion, I mean a belief, story, assumption, or way of seeing the world that is not well aligned with
6 min read