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Stoic quotes :Part 2

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1) Just keep in mind: the more we value things outside our control, the less control we have. - Epictetus 2) A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.-  Seneca 3) Learn to be indifferent to what makes no difference . - Marcus Aurelius 4) The Universe is Change: Our life is what we make it.- Marcus Aurelius References: Medium.com

The decoy effect

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The decoy effect is a sales technique used in which item seems expensive but when put with a more expensive item the same item which first seems expensive and now seems reasonable. Reference: Personali.com

Think week

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Think week is a technique used by bill gates owner if Microsoft or you can say the world's second richest man! In a think week bill gates goes to a isolated location in which he disconnects from the world and for the whole week he reads and plans for upcoming projects he has to do this makes him more focused and concentrated on his new ideas. This also makes bill gates more   connected to the nature and a part of it. Reference: Forbes.com

Spaced repetition

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Spaced repetition is a effective study technique which can be used through flashcards.Then you create a timetable according to when you will revisit the flashcard . The flashcards you get correct you can review them later . The ones that you din't get right you have to  review them daily and then you will gradually get them right too!  References:  Curiosity.com theguardian.com

The 80:20 principle

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This is a principle that states that 20% of the effort gives you 80% of the results.For eg: I have a exam tomorrow and I have not studied  anything for that exam instead of studying everything. I will study only the most important chapter and will get good marks because of focusing on the important chapter. Note: It is important to first find the thing that is most important out of all tasks and do that then this principal will work after that. Reference: Medium.com

The Dip theory

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It is a theory by Seth Godin which talks about the dark phase between begginer's luck and professional success.The one who manages to pass this phase becomes successful. It depends on how much time is a person willing to give it time. If One doesn't want to give much time to a specific thind its better to quick and get on with another thing which one can spend time on. References: 1) https://thatsortedlife.com/blog/the-dip-seth-godin?format=amp

Buddhism

Buddhism is a philosophy which teaches a individual that his issues or problems can be solved through doing mindful activities such as guided meditation or 8 state meditation through which you can tap into different states like the alpha wave state or beta wave state .These states help you solve problems easily and calmly

Logical positivism

Logical positivism is a combination of logic which is related to practicality and rationalism but with a positive attitude for the future and upcoming events.

Birth of Buddhism

Buddhism is a philosophy which was developed by teachings of Gautam Buddha fought a war in his life and  understood that bloodshed and suffering was so painful when he fought a war and saw people dying . After that he left war and bloodshed and had reached enlightenment (nirvana) and taught others his teachings . He was followed by a handful of followers .He taught many for 40 years.

Rationalism

Rationalism is based on a core principle which basically uses practicality and common sense to solve problems effectively . Philosophers like Socrates ,Rene Descartes . References: Big think.com

Stoicism and stoic quotes

Stoicism  is a  philosophy  which  focuses  on what you  can   control   instead  of  focusing   on what you  can't   control . Stoic   quotes: " The whole future lies in uncertainty: live immediately".- Seneca  "A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials". -Seneca