Formal education is not nearly as important as an unquenchable thirst to learn. - James Clear

But when we repeat 1 percent errors, day after day, by replicating poor decisions, duplicating tiny mistakes, and rationalizing little excuses, our small choices compound into toxic results. It’s the accumulation of many missteps — a 1 percent decline here and there — that eventually leads to a problem.

Don't worry about being the most interesting person in the room, just try to be the most interested person in the room.

• The interested person asks about others and leaves a good impression because people like talking about themselves.
• The interested person is genuinely curious about someone's craft and learns a lot about how things work.
• The interested person engages with more people and—because opportunities come through people—is more likely to catch a lucky break.

In general, the interested person learns more and tends to be well-liked. And in the long run, it's hard to keep down someone who is well-learned and well-liked.

Power is influence over external events.

Peace is influence over internal events.