Hope expects a particular desirable future. Optimism believes in, prepares for, and sets in motion many possible positive futures.

every time something or someone causes you pain, it is an opportunity to prove yourself, to yourself, and to others.

running away from something? keep running. running toward something and reach it? walk around it and make sure it's what you want.

fear & certainty vs. optimism & probability

To depend on yourself to do so, start with explicitly allowing yourself to do so.

Emotionally painful experiences may weaken you at first, but can make you stronger if you explicitly practice the lessons learned.

The path out requires taking ownership of your mistakes. Ownership is empowerment. Empowerment is will.

Empathy is a rare thing. Appreciate and nurture it, whenever wherever you find it.

"HOME IS NOT WHERE YOU LIVE BUT WHERE THEY UNDERSTAND YOU" - Christian Morgenstern

Appearing smoothly monotonic, the world is actually shrinking unevenly, sometimes expanding before continuing its collapse into Singularity.

As you overcome fear, appreciate the moments of clumsy awkwardness that come with starting something new as inevitable ephemeral novelties.

The future is constantly in motion. Focus on the uncertainties within reach and take action, as they are opportunities to make a difference.

learn from mistakes: 1 learn about yourself from your mistakes, 2 ... from others', 3 learn about others by their reactions to your mistakes

Actively prioritize those that deserve your time, rather than react to those that demand it, and you will find more and more happiness.

Sometimes it is better to have no answer than an answer. Knowing you don't know something is better than thinking you do and being wrong.

A daily dose of novelty provides one source of calm happiness.

The teacher often learns more than the student.

Is it possible to simultaneously pursue wisdom and happiness? Pursue happiness. When you encounter pain, reflect and reap wisdom from it.