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This is another one of those ‘collected wisdom’ lists which are like catnip for me. Mitch Horowitz the usual fare included, such as remembering to apologise, be curious, and show respect. But it was the following ten that jumped out at me. I’d also note that #95 is a different way of slicing-and-dicing my notion of increasing your serendipity surface.

#10 Judge quality not category.

#14 The loftier the language, the lower the behavior.

#18 Argue with a fool, make a fool your colleague.

#25 People see only those traits they possess.

#32 Brilliant people are wrong all the time.

#52 Unflinching perseverance is your single best chance of deliverance. Consider this lawful.

#59 There is no such thing as common sense.

#60 Emotions are far stronger than intellect.

#94 Accept paradox.

#95 “Chance favors the prepared mind.” (Pasteur)

Source: Mystery Achievement

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