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Things that work tend to have three characteristics: they work right away, they work for a long time, and they are overlooked as too simple.— Shane Parrish (@ShaneAParrish) August 17, 2022

Your worst day is a chance to show your best qualities, to stand out, and to learn an enormous amount about yourself. Very few people plan or prepare for what they’ll do during those times.Those who do might end up turning their worst day into their best.— FS (@farnamstreet) August 17, 2022

If you can't explain yourself with logic there's no credibility. But if you can't explain the same thing emotionally, there isn't either.— Illimitable Man Bot • Red Pill (@IllimitableBot) August 2, 2022

Most sophisticated minds are borderline insane & need an artistic outlet just to function. That's why they do what they do. It's not charity— Illimitable Man Bot • Red Pill (@IllimitableBot) August 1, 2022

The question is not whether they're fucked up, it's in what flavour, and to which degree. Life fucks everyone up, none escape unscathed.— Illimitable Man Bot • Red Pill (@IllimitableBot) August 1, 2022

Now I know how to get thick skinned. It’s the scars. - @sandeepmtandon— Kunal Shah (@kunalb11) August 30, 2022

pic.twitter.com/tqe93QhNZI— Kunal Shah (@kunalb11) August 30, 2022

“Tokyo Train #Transit: 2 interlinking metro networks and 12 separate rail companies 882 stations 43 million users a day (2.5x number on all US transit)”

“you’re afraid to make the next step but wouldn’t it be scarier standing in the same exact spot a year later?”

“Mercenaries work for money. Missionaries build for others. Artists create for themselves.”

The difference between art and entertainment: pic.twitter.com/6xrNCJPW9J— Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) July 29, 2022

“The top 10% overestimate their skills and underestimate their circumstances. The bottom 10% underestimate their skills and overestimate their circumstances.”

“@austin_rief That's good. I also ask what the person outta ten is. they usually say 6-9. Then I asked what it'd take to get a few more points...that's when they tell your where they are weak.”

“My life goal is to be an old man sitting in a comfortable chair next to my beautiful bride on Christmas Eve with 20+ grandkids running everywhere. Complete chaos. I don't think much else really matters to me if I really think about it.”

"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." - Albert Einstein— Robert Greene (@RobertGreene) August 19, 2022

“One of the greatest life hacks is that you can search any (recent) nonfiction author’s name on YouTube to find a talk that delivers 90% of the value of their book in around 30 minutes.”

"Never argue. In society nothing must be discussed; give only results." (Benjamin Disraeli, 1804–1881)— Robert Greene (@RobertGreene) August 15, 2022

“There are two kinds of fame: 1) Kim Kardashian Fame: You're famous for being famous, so everybody knows who you are. 2) Charlie Munger Fame: A small number of people deeply respect how you think, but most people wouldn't stop if they saw you on the street. Choose Munger fame.”

“Twitter is fun because you get to be like, “Ducks are good” and someone in your mentions will go, “Um, I’m sorry but my brother is married to a duck scientist and this is a harmful view” and then someone else pops up going, “Your silence about horses is extremely telling””

When you meet a swordsman, draw your sword: Do not recite poetry to one who is not a poet.— Robert Greene (@RobertGreene) July 31, 2022

“New and only life goal just dropped”

My journal provides me an anchor to the person that I was and hints at the person I'm becoming. And on days when I need it, it reminds me that I'm doing my best and to find peace with that.— dendronhq (@dendronhq) August 5, 2022

“twitter is free because you pay with your mental health”

From the 📕A gentle reminder, by Bianca Sparacino pic.twitter.com/T9GjSccHDY— Tina Roth Eisenberg (@swissmiss) July 25, 2022，强大的人也应该被保护

“Most people suck at storytelling. Here’s an easy trick for telling better stories:”

who's got the best twitter bio? Carl Icahn is pretty good.. pic.twitter.com/xoKCtmqW9p— Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) July 26, 2022

“@jaltma I've heard (and thus used) the phrase "batteries included" and "batteries not included" to describe this. Best link I can find is https://t.co/7hb6J0DW99”

Writing isn't what you do after you have an idea. It's how you develop an inkling into an insight.Turning thoughts into words sharpens reasoning. What's fuzzy in your head is clear on the page."I'm not a writer" shouldn't stop you from writing. Writing is a tool for thinking. pic.twitter.com/nqRT3gKX9l— Adam Grant (@AdamMGrant) July 24, 2022

Three forms of death, from David Eagleman:1. When your body stops working.2. When you actually die. 3. When your name is spoken for the last time.— Morgan Housel (@morganhousel) July 24, 2022