Greetings,
This weekend flew by, and unfortunately, not in a good way.
Here’s my reading highlight:
Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes by Morgan Housel
5 stars
This book should be a required reading. It gave me a lot of peace, especially during this socio-political climate, and reaffirmed why I love history so much. I was surprised to learn that it was published in 2023 (I thought it was published early this year/late last year).
Housel did a fantastic job detailing lessons for understanding an ever-changing world – by focusing on what always stays the same – and how to live your best life. They were all impactful and some have changed my brain chemistry since reading the book, such as how
- Risk is what you don’t see – what’s left after you think you’ve thought of everything.
- Stories are always more powerful than statistics. The best story always wins, which is true across all sectors, from what makes us decide to pick a product to a president.
- The world is driven by a force that cannot be measured.
- Nothing is more persuasive than what you’ve experienced firsthand. Our experiences are all different and often shape the story we tell ourselves. Hence, also why there will always be disagreements.
I recommend coming back to the book often!
poetryandproze 