Monday, August 05, 2013

Swamps



  • Always keeping score.
  • Worrying about who got the most.
  • Worrying about whether you are being hustled.
  • Being biased because of race, class, and other ridiculous prejudices.
  • Focusing on equal result instead of equal opportunity.
  • Believing that material achievement is better than sound character.
  • Believing that you are the exception.
  • Not acknowledging your capacity for stupidity.
  • Underestimating yourself.
  • Thinking that virtues are unmitigated advantages.
  • Believing that you don't have to practice.
  • Not learning from your defeats.
  • Poorly choosing your friends.
  • Living in the past.
  • Living in the future.
  • Failing to be grateful.
  • Regret.
  • Letting others set your goals.
  • Seeking the approval of fools.
  • Acting in accordance with your mood.

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