ANGELA DUCKWORTH

Occasionally, after an “Aha” moment, we enjoy a few weeks of newfound enthusiasm and ease. But much more often, we return to old patterns without ever deciding to.

This is a pretty common human pattern, especially for self-improvement hobbyists. The epiphany’s afterglow fades. 

• Money, in my opinion, especially big money, is most often a by-product of enthusiasm.
• The money is where the enthusiasm is. Please remember this!
• When hiring, always look for the most enthusiastic person, not necessarily the most qualified.

Cicero acknowledges that there are many good people we come in contact with in our lives we call our friends, be they business associates, neighbours, or any matter of acquaintances. But he makes a key distinction between these common and quite useful friendships and those rare ...