On Stopping at the Right Moment
"The best way is always to stop when you are going good and when you know what will happen next."
On Supply and Demand
"Supply and demand: the more people do something, the less valuable it is."
On Stress
"Stress shifts the brain into a reward-seeking state. You become convinced the 'reward' is the only way to feel better."
On Having More Than One Identity
"Those who gain their sense of identity from many areas are more resilient when failing in any one area."
On Eating Alone
"Meals eaten with one other person were 33% larger than meals eaten alone. With seven or more people, increases were 96%."
On Experiencing Life
"Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped."
On Improving Self-Control by Using Your Other Hand
"Using the mouse, stirring your coffee, opening doors. This requires people to practice self-control because their habitual tendency is to use their dominant hands."
How did this week's discipline theme land for you? Which day's reading challenged you most?