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Be careful of advice. — Nassim Taleb Most quotes are useless. The motivational ones wear off quickly because getting excited is more fun than working. The educational ones are easy to forget and knowledge is rarely imparted on the first try. However, wisdom is often distilled into quotes. Some jump out more than others. Some … Continue reading 10 Great Quotes (and why)

I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, ‘Where’s the self-help section?’ She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. — George Carlin I will bet you a book that I have heard every excuse for why people do not read more often. Most of the benefits are self-evident (e.g. books make you … Continue reading 10 Books & 5 Essays to Read Before 30