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What is Lifestyle Design?
What is Lifestyle Design?
Lifestyle Design is about using free time positively, rather than having excess idle time.
Why is adding more money not the solution to a fulfilling life?
Why is adding more money not the solution to a fulfilling life?
Merely adding more money can distract from deeper self-reflection.
What is relative income and why is it important?
What is relative income and why is it important?
Relative income takes into account income and time worked and is more important for achieving goals than absolute income.
What is eustress and why is it necessary?
What is eustress and why is it necessary?
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How can worst-case scenario planning help us overcome fear?
How can worst-case scenario planning help us overcome fear?
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What is optimistic denial?
What is optimistic denial?
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Why might unreasonable goals be easier to achieve than realistic goals?
Why might unreasonable goals be easier to achieve than realistic goals?
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What is the key to setting goals?
What is the key to setting goals?
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Is happiness the ultimate goal?
Is happiness the ultimate goal?
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Why is taking uncomfortable action necessary for success?
Why is taking uncomfortable action necessary for success?
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Where does progress come from?
Where does progress come from?
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What can excess of anything lead to?
What can excess of anything lead to?
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Study Notes
Lessons on Lifestyle Design and Overcoming Fear
- Excess of anything can lead to negative consequences, such as pacifists becoming militants or blessings becoming curses.
- Lifestyle Design is about using free time positively, rather than having excess idle time.
- Merely adding more money is not the solution to creating a fulfilling life, and can distract from deeper self-reflection.
- Relative income, taking into account income and time worked, is more important than absolute income for achieving goals.
- Eustress, healthy stress that expands our limits, is necessary for growth and actualizing dreams.
- Defining and facing our fears through worst-case scenario planning can help us overcome paralysis and take action towards our goals.
- Optimistic denial, believing things will improve without taking action, is a form of fear disguised as optimism.
- Unreasonable goals may be easier to achieve than realistic goals due to less competition and greater motivation.
- Specificity is key in setting goals, and it is important to identify the desired outcome that makes the effort worthwhile.
- Happiness may not be the ultimate goal, as it can be bought with material possessions, and sadness is necessary for growth.
- Taking uncomfortable action is necessary for success and fulfillment.
- Progress comes from being unreasonable and persistent in pursuing our goals, rather than adapting to the world around us.
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Are you looking to design a fulfilling lifestyle and overcome your fears? This quiz will test your knowledge on lessons related to lifestyle design and fear management. From understanding the importance of eustress to setting specific goals, this quiz covers key concepts to help you achieve your dreams. Take the quiz and discover how you can take uncomfortable action and become persistent in pursuing your goals.
