Enemies Are More Loyal Than Friends

Author

Mario Peshev
January 15, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins

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3 Ideas For Better Habits

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Enemies Are More Loyal Than Friends

Author Robert Greene on why you should hire a former enemy:

“Be wary of friends—they will betray you more quickly, for they are easily aroused to envy. They also become spoiled and tyrannical. But hire a former enemy and he will be more loyal than a friend, because he has more to prove. In fact, you have more to fear from friends than from enemies. If you have no enemies, find a way to make them.” Source: ​The 48 Laws of Power​

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Adopt a Beginner's Mindset to Make Better Progress

Author Julia Cameron on process of improvement:

"It is impossible to get better and look good at the same time.

Give yourself permission to be a beginner. By being willing to be a bad artist, you have a chance to be an artist, and perhaps, over time, a very good one."

Source: The Artist's Way​ 3

Ignore Feedback From Losers

Researcher and author Brene Brown on who's feedback and criticism you should ignore:

“If you’re not in the arena also getting your ass kicked, I’m not interested in your feedback. If you have constructive feedback you want to give me, I want it... But if you’re in the cheap seats, not putting yourself on the line, and just talking about how I can do it better, I’m in no way interested in your feedback.”

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Brain Food

Today I Learned: According to the U.S. Department of Education, 54% of U.S. adults lack proficiency in literacy, reading below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level. (​Source​)

Have a productive week,

The Smarter Brain Team