Reseña del libro "The 10 Principles of Rational Living (en Inglés)"
In order to improve your life, you don't need to place your hopes on a lottery ticket or wait for the world to grant you the perfect opportunity. There is a better way and it is condensed in the principles of rational living, principles such as "think like an entrepreneur, not like a crusader," "ignore the noise and focus on results," "stay away from high-risk situations," "find people who share your values," and "develop strong long-term passions." This book presents the principles of rational living in great detail, with numerous examples of people who have applied them successfully. The principles of rational living are sound ideas that can dramatically improve your life. Learn all about them and start applying them today. EXCERPT FROM THE TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Think like an entrepreneur, not like a crusaderA recipe for getting ahead in good and bad timesDebating and arguing are a waste of timeThe true believer is the one who preaches by exampleEntrepreneurs thrive on trouble and inconvenienceUnlike resources, opportunities are infinite2. Ignore the noise and focus on resultsIf one road is blocked, take anotherHow to keep calm when you are surrounded by nonsenseThe effective way to handle work overloadLearning from people who never feel discouragedA proven strategy against career stagnation3. Live inexpensively and invest for future incomeWhy the stock market offers the best opportunitiesCommon traits of great businessmen and investorsWhat kind of companies should you invest in?A simple strategy is all you needAdopt a realistic and practical approach4. Choose a simple and healthy lifestyleDon't just eat well, eat wonderfullyWhat is healthy, tasty, and easy to cook?How to reduce everyday risks to your healthEating healthily when you are travellingIs it possible to slow down ageing?Why it is so difficult to lead a simple life5. Find people who share your valuesWhy you should ignore most of what you hearThe ugly duckling story repeats itself every dayOvercoming the resistance to changing jobs and relocatingDon't be original, be uniqueProven strategies for building great relationshipsWould you recognize yourself in the crowd?6. Listen to your emotions, but check the factsBeware of exaggerated romantic talesIn dating and cooking, choose natural ingredientsHow far are you willing to go for happiness?Conflicting values lead to contradictory behaviourThe short distance between infatuation and obfuscationDo not waste your best years pursuing unworkable ideals7. Accept the inevitable hassles of lifePutting an end to exaggerated fearsExtreme reactions are foolish and wastefulIn praise of caution and circumspectionCan you remain self-confident in times of trouble?How impatient people become stoic philosophersNever grant problems more weight than they deserve8. Stay away from high-risk situationsDeath statistics make great bedtime readingTranquillity seldom comes cheapDo not make an obsession of the perfect professionThree situations that you should avoid like the pestEvery archer needs more than one arrowThe jungle never sleeps9. Acquire effective habitsAn hour has sixty minutes, a day twenty-four hoursIn praise of staying behindHow a proactive attitude helps you overcome difficultiesLet go of the dead weight of prejudiceSmooth operators get more out of lifePersonal effectiveness depends on patterns10. Develop strong long-term passionsComparing yourself with other people makes no senseDon't drink the poison of contradictionWhat heroes are made ofThe myths of the single skill and the unique opportunityBecome tolerant of mistakes, since you will make so manyThe link between integrity and passion
