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17 Feb

"Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change."

Stephen Hawking led a fascinating life, showing us that there is no boundary to human endeavor and that the human spirit can overcome even the most debilitating blows.

Here's what we can learn 👇

When he was 21, doctors told Hawking that he only had a few years left to live.

He was diagnosed with early-onset ALS, which would gradually paralyze every part of his body.

Hawking would defy the odds and live another 55 years since the day he was given a death sentence.

"When you are faced with the possibility of an early death, it makes you realize that life is worth living and that there are lots of things you want to do," he said.

Indeed, he went on to do a lot of things.

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14 Feb

@ProfileRead

Last year, more than 100 @ProfileRead readers weighed in about what it takes to build a successful relationship.

“Love is not just an emotion; it is a skill. It has to be worked on; sharpened regularly.” ❤️

A few lessons I learned 👇

1. Remember that trust and respect go hand-in-hand

“I was told by one of New Jersey’s best that the No. 1 thing that breaks up a marriage is not money — it's mutual respect."

The top 3 reasons for divorce in the U.S. are infidelity, financial troubles, and poor communication.

2. Follow the 80/20 rule

Reader E.R. offers a simple rule he and his spouse follow.

The 80/20 rule goes like this: In your marriage, you should each recognize that your relationship is 80% about the other person and 20% about yourself.

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12 Feb

In 2013, I interviewed my great-grandmother about her childhood, living through World War II, what she learned from 53 years of marriage, and more.

There are some life (and love) lessons in here that have withstood the test of time.

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1) When choosing a partner, look at their upbringing.

Her husband (my great-grandfather) had 5 younger sisters.

"He was always protective. And that would sometimes turn into jealousy — he thought because I was so young when I married him that I'd be curious about other people"

2) Don't be curious.

"When you commit, you can’t be curious. [People] think if they quit & find someone else, the problems will go away. They won’t — there will be other, new problems.

"No 2 people are perfect, but they can help each other learn to break their bad habits."

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@polina_marinova

10 Feb

@melindagates

.@melindagates needs no introduction.

She has became one of the most powerful philanthropists in the world by using her money intentionally and with purpose.

Here's how she did it.

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As valedictorian of her high school, Melinda delivered a speech that helped guide how she thought about "success" for the rest of her life.

She quoted Ralph Waldo Emerson: "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."

She says:

“That’s been my definition of success since high school. So if I have an extra dollar, or a thousand dollars, or a million dollars, or in my case, which is absurd, a billion dollars to plow back into making the world better for people, that’s what I’m going to do.”

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10 Feb

@ProfileRead

The @ProfileRead's most popular deep-dive is the one featuring Charlie Munger, the master of mental models.

Here are 8 lessons I've learned from his life & career.

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1) Be a survivor, not a victim.

Munger’s marriage failed at 29, he lost a child to cancer & he got his eye removed. “Life will have terrible blows in it … horrible, unfair blows."

He says that every missed chance is an opportunity to behave well & learn something constructive.

2) Know the edge of your competence.

When Munger was younger, he struggled to overcome his own arrogance.

Over the years, he's learned a valuable lesson: No one is infallible, and you need to operate within the subject areas you know best.

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9 Feb

@WearAtoms

I recently got a chance to interview my friend and @WearAtoms co-founder @sidraqasim about her incredible journey from Pakistan to Silicon Valley.

Sidra's story is one of persistence & relentlessness, which will inspire you in an incredible way.

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Growing up in Okara, Pakistan, Sidra had audacious ambitions.

She had bold ideas, but society wanted her to get married.

She questioned gender inequality, but society wanted to quiet her voice.

She aimed to start a business, but society wanted her to stop wasting her time.

@waqasali

When she was a teenager, Sidra serendipitously met @waqasali while visiting her aunt's home.

He had lived in a nearby village, but he was equally curious.

More importantly, he respected and listened to Qasim's many ideas.

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