[Read5for5 📚] 12 Short Anecdotes That Entertain and Enlighten
"There are two critical points in every aerial flight - its beginning and its end."
― Alexander Graham Bell
Hi friends,
This is Kei and Kazuki from Glasp 👋
We are excited to start Day 3 of the 5 Day Reading Challenge 📚✨ Here are three good articles we choose, so when you finish reading any of them or any article you want, share it on Twitter with the hashtag, "#read5for5"! Let's read good articles together and connect with like-minded people 🤝
Today's Reading List 📚
(1) 12 Short Anecdotes That Entertain and Enlighten by Chris Meyer (10 mins)
Essence of Anecdotes: Anecdotes are brief, engaging narratives often used to add depth and interest to biographical and historical accounts, illustrating points more effectively than facts alone.
Variety and Purpose: The twelve anecdotes cover a range of themes, showcasing the power of storytelling in contexts like diplomacy, business, and personal life, to reveal character, solve problems, and convey complex ideas.
Universal Impact: These stories demonstrate how anecdotes can enhance understanding, communication, and decision-making across various fields, from politics and history to corporate leadership and personal development.
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(2) Frugal vs. Independent by Morgan Housel (3 mins)
Frugality vs. Independence: The article distinguishes between frugality (self-deprivation despite affordability) and independence (finding joy in non-materialistic sources), challenging traditional views on wealth and happiness.
Examples of Unconventional Wealth Management: It discusses the lives of Geoffrey Holt, Ronald Read, and Chuck Feeney, who amassed significant wealth but chose modest lifestyles, highlighting behavior over intelligence or education in financial success.
Personal Fulfillment Over Societal Norms: The text emphasizes the importance of personal fulfillment and happiness over societal norms and expectations, using Feeney's life as an example of someone who found joy in giving away wealth rather than accumulating material possessions.
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(3) Retaining and Applying What You Read by FS Blog (7 mins)
Selective Reading: Skim many books, read a few in-depth, and re-read the best ones for deeper understanding.
Four Reading Levels: Tailor reading approach based on material, ranging from entertainment to mastering a subject.
Book Selection and Note-Taking: Choose time-tested books and use the 'blank sheet method' for effective note-taking and recall.
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Glasp team
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