Imagine if for every person you met, you thought of some way to help them, something you could do for them? And you looked at it in a way that entirely benefited them and not you. The cumulative effect this would have over time would be profound: You’d learn a great deal by solving diverse problems. You’d develop a reputation for being indispensable. You’d have countless new relationships. You’d have an enormous bank of favors to call upon down the road. That’s what the canvas strategy is about — helping yourself by helping others.
The most dangerous thing that can happen to the smartest person in the world is to start to believe that they are the smartest person in the world.
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1. Writes the past off as out of their control 2. Focuses on their response 3. Sees it as an opportunity to practice virtue 4. Blames themselves or no one
