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The Art of the Good Life - Clear Thinking for Business and a Better Life

Rolf Dobelli

Career Advice & Self Mastery

Summary

Key Facts from "The Art of the Good Life"

  1. There is a difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is having a lot of information; wisdom is knowing how to use that information appropriately.
  2. The concept of 'Circle of Competence' asks us to focus on areas where we have a real understanding or expertise, thus reducing the scope for errors or misjudgments.
  3. People are often victims of cognitive biases and logical fallacies which hinder clear thinking.
  4. The book emphasizes the Stoic philosophy, which advocates for focusing on things within our control and finding inner peace and happiness regardless of external...

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