102 Lessons from the 102 Books

I love when others synthesize what they’ve learned and share lists like these—102 Lessons from 102 Books, organized by theme. Here are a few of the insights:

• On Focus: Even having a phone nearby reduces our mental bandwidth and makes us seem less attentive in conversations.

• On Reflection: Asking yourself “what went well?” at the end of the day can give you a big boost to your happiness.

• On Outreach: Friendliness is irrationally undersupplied. In one study, subjects were asked to either stay quiet or talk to a stranger during their commute. People predicted they’d prefer solitude, but they enjoyed the conversation more.

Discovered through Johnny Webber’s blog. — CD