5 Lessons from a Conversation With a World-Renowned Happiness Expert
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5 Lessons from a Conversation With a World-Renowned Happiness Expert
by Sahil Bloom (5 mins)
Relationship satisfaction at age 50 is the top predictor of physical health at age 80, surpassing traditional health markers like cholesterol and blood pressure.
Loneliness has become an epidemic, with significant health risks such as increased dementia risk and mortality rates comparable to tobacco and alcohol abuse.
Prioritize "social fitness" by making small daily efforts to connect with others, such as expressing appreciation, catching up with friends, or planning social gatherings.
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Focus On Learning and Creating Rather Than Entertainment and Distraction
by Anthony Moore (9 mins)
Ordinary people prioritize entertainment and distraction, while extraordinary individuals focus on learning and creating.
Success is heavily influenced by personal development and self-education rather than external factors like gadgets or entertainment.
To attract success and opportunities, one must become a better version of themselves and prioritize growth over comfort and security.
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Full Cycle Developers at Netflix — Operate What You Build
by Philip Fisher-Ogden, Greg Burrell, and Dianne Marsh (10 mins)
Operate What You Build Approach: Netflix transitioned from segmented responsibilities to a model where development teams handle the full software life cycle, inspired by DevOps principles.
Challenges and Solutions: The transition involved overcoming challenges like communication gaps and knowledge transfer issues. Netflix addressed these by empowering development teams with tools, training, and shared ownership.
Full Cycle Developers: Developers at Netflix are now expected to be knowledgeable and effective across the entire software life cycle, necessitating a mindset shift and ongoing commitment to balancing priorities and investments.
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