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“Not for the first time she reflected that there were many drawbacks to being a swordswoman, not least of which was that men didn’t take you seriously until you’d actually killed them, by which time it didn’t really matter anyway.”
― Terry Pratchett, The Light Fantastic

“That’s why signing kids up for piano lessons or sports is so important. It has nothing to do with creating a good musician or a five-year-old soccer star,” said Heatherton. “When you learn to force yourself to practice for an hour or run fifteen laps, you start building self-regulatory strength. A five-year-old who can follow the ball for ten minutes becomes a sixth grader who can start his homework on time.”
― Charles Duhigg, The Power Of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business

“If you let your learning lead to knowledge, you become a fool. If you let your learning lead to action, you become wealthy.”
― Timothy Ferriss, Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers

“As an extreme example, Starbucks’ lightest roast (their Blonde Roast) is darker than anything most speciality companies will ever roast.”
― James Hoffmann, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home