Summary in 100 words or less
Strengths and weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages, blessings and misfortune aren't always what they turn out to be at face value. What we think of as misfortune is the best thing that can happen to us, and what we think as an advantage can lead to the worst outcome.
My Highlights
What we consider valuable in our world arises out of these kinds of lopsided conflicts, because the act of facing overwhelming odds produces greatness and beauty.
Giants are not what we think they are. The same qualities that appear to give them strength are often the sources of great weakness. And the fact of being an underdog can change people in ways that we often fail to appreciate.
Having lots of resources is an advantage. But it makes you immobile and puts you on the defensive. Meanwhile, movement, endurance, individual intelligence, knowledge, and courage allowed underdogs to do the impossible.
The willingness to try harder than anyone else set winner and losers apart.
Underdog strategies are hard. To play by David’s rules you have to be desperate. You have to be so bad that you have no choice.
What we think of as an advantage and as a disadvantage is not always correct.
Any fool can spend money. But to earn it and save it and defer gratification – then you learn to value it differently.
Like any parent, he – a self-made successful person – wanted to provide for their children, to them more than he had. But he had created a giant contradiction, and he knew it. He was successful because he had learned the long and hard way about the value of money and the meaning of work and the joy and fulfillment that come from making your own way in the world. But because his success, it would be difficult for his children to learn those same lessons.
People are ruined by challenged economic lives. But they’ve ruined by wealth as well because they lose their ambition and they lose their pride and they lose their sense of self-worth.
Money makes parenting easier until a certain point – when it stops making much of a difference.
Wealth contains the seeds of its own destruction.
Many people have simply fallen into the trap that wealthy people and wealthy institutions and wealthy countries – all Goliaths – too often fall into: the school assumes that the kinds of things that wealth can buy always translate into real-world advantages.
We all assume that being bigger and stronger and richer is always in our best interest, but it isn’t.
The inverted-U curve reminds us that there is a point at which money and resources stop making our lives better and start making them worse.
The Big Fish-Little Pond option might be scorned by some on the outside, but Small Ponds are welcoming places for those on the inside.
There are times and places when it is better to be a Big Fish in a Little Pond than a Little Fish in a Big Pond, where the apparent disadvantage of being an outsider in a marginal world turns out not to be a disadvantage at all.
When you are a little fish in one of the deepest and most competitive pond, the experience of comparing yourself to all the other brilliant fishes will eventually shatter your confidence. It makes you feel stupid, even though you aren’t stupid at all.
We form our impressions not globally, by placing ourselves in the broadest possible context, but locally – by comparing ourselves to people “in the same boat as ourselves.” Our sense of how deprived we are is relative.
Citizens of happy countries have higher suicide rates than citizens of unhappy countries, because they look at the smiling faces around them and the contrast is too great.
How you feel about your abilities in the context of your surrounding shapes your willingness to tackle challenges and finish difficult tasks. It’s a crucial element in your motivation and confidence.
The smarter your peers, the dumber you feel; the dumber you feel, the more likely you are to drop out.
Normally we think that we are better at solving problems when they are presented clearly and simply but the opposite happened. Making the questions “disfluent” causes people to think more deeply about whatever they come They’ll use more resources on it. They’ll process more deeply or think more carefully about what’s going on. If they have to overcome a hurdle, they’ll overcome it better when you force them to think a little harder. And that’s what we called the desirable difficulty.
An extraordinarily high number of successful entrepreneurs are dyslexic.
The opposite of desirable difficulty is “capitalization learning”: we get good at something by building on the strengths that we are naturally given.
As human beings, we are hardwired to seek the approval of those around us. Yet a radical and transformative thought goes nowhere without the willingness to challenge convention.
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. – George Bernard Shaw
The one trait in a lot of dyslexic people is that by the time they got out of college, their ability to deal with failure was very highly developed. And so they look at most situations and see much more of the upside than the downside.
Learning how to deal with the possibility of failure is really good preparation for a career in the business world.
The idea of desirable difficulty suggests that not all difficulties are negative.
Courage is not something that you already have that makes you brave when the tough times start. Courage is what you earn when you’ve been through the tough times and you discover they aren’t so tough after all.
There are things that either build you up or put you down.
The weak could compete in even the most lopsided of contests if they were willing to use their wits.
The occasions in which difficulties, paradoxically, turn out to be desirable when the unexpected freedom that comes from having nothing to lose.
We need to remember that our definition of what is right is, as often as not, simply the way that people in positions of privilege close the door on those on the outside. David has nothing to lose, and because of that, he has the freedom to thumb his nose at the rules set by others.
When you are in the position of David, you got to use what you got.
It has been said that most revolutions are not caused by revolutionaries in the first place, but by the stupidity and brutality of governments. – Sean MacStiofain
We often think of authority as a response to disobedience, however, disobedience can also be a response to authority.
When people in authority want the rest of us to behave, it matters – first and foremost – how they behave.
The principle of legitimacy is based on three things. First, the people who are asked to obey authority have to feel like they have the voice – that if they speak up, they will be heard. Second, the law has to be predictable. There has to a reasonable expectation that the rules tomorrow are going to be roughly the same as the rules today. And third, the authority has to be fair. It can’t treat one group differently from another.
Power has an important limitation. It has to be seen as legitimate, or else its use has the opposite of its intended effect.
The inverted-U curve is all about limits. They illustrate the fact that “more” is not always better; there comes a point, in fact, when the extra resources that the powerful think of as their greatest advantage only serve to make things worse.
The human psyche follows the course of least resistance. The course of least resistance is what’s easy.
This final lesson about the limits of power is not easy to learn. It requires that those in positions of authority accept that their greatest advantage has real constraints.
The excessive use of force creates legitimacy problems, and force without legitimacy leads to defiance, not submission.
There are real limits to what evil and misfortune can accomplish. If you take away the gift of reading, you create the gift of listening. If you bomb a city, you leave behind death and destruction. But at the same time, you create a community of remote misses. If you take away a mother or a father, you cause suffering and despair, But one time in then, out of that despair rises an indomitable force.
"David and Goliath" by Malcolm Gladwell
Chapter 1: Goliath
Summary: Gladwell reinterprets the biblical story of David and Goliath, suggesting David's victory was due to his unconventional approach and advantages rather than sheer luck.
Key Ideas: Underdog strategies, perception of advantages and disadvantages, unconventional tactics.
Chapter 2: The Advantages of Disadvantages (and the Disadvantages of Advantages)
Summary: Explores how perceived disadvantages, like dyslexia, can force people to develop unique strengths and coping mechanisms that lead to success.
Key Ideas: Compensatory advantages, overcoming adversity, resilience.
Chapter 3: The Theory of Desirable Difficulty
Summary: Discusses the concept that certain difficulties can lead to greater learning and skill development, citing examples of successful people who thrived despite challenges.
Key Ideas: Desirable difficulties, adaptive learning, long-term benefits of struggle.
Chapter 4: The Limits of Power
Summary: Analyzes how the use of force and authority can backfire, using the example of the British Army in Northern Ireland.
Key Ideas: Power dynamics, authority and resistance, psychological impact of oppression.
Chapter 5: The Principle of Legitimacy
Summary: Explores the importance of legitimate authority and fairness in maintaining social order, with examples from the civil rights movement.
Key Ideas: Legitimacy in leadership, social justice, rule of law.
Chapter 6: The Power of the Powerless
Summary: Highlights how those without traditional power can exert influence, often through grassroots movements and moral authority.
Key Ideas: Grassroots activism, moral authority, influence without power.
Chapter 7: The Limits of Power (Part 2)
Summary: Further examines how powerful entities often misjudge the strength and resolve of the seemingly weak.
Key Ideas: Misjudgment of power, resistance strategies, underestimation of opponents.
Chapter 8: The Advantages of the Outsider
Summary: Focuses on how being an outsider can provide unique perspectives and advantages, illustrated through the story of a basketball team.
Key Ideas: Outsider advantage, innovative thinking, unconventional success.
Chapter 9: The Inverted U-Curve
Summary: Introduces the concept of the inverted U-curve to explain how too much of a good thing (like wealth) can be detrimental.
Key Ideas: Optimal conditions, diminishing returns, balance.
Key Ideas and Topics Discussed:
Underdog Strategies: How those perceived as weaker or disadvantaged can leverage unique strengths.
Desirable Difficulties: The idea that certain challenges can lead to greater success through adaptive responses.
Power Dynamics: The complex interplay between authority and resistance, and the limits of power.
Legitimacy and Authority: The necessity of fair and legitimate leadership in maintaining social order.
Grassroots Influence: How movements and individuals without traditional power can effect change.
Outsider Perspectives: The advantages that come from being an outsider with a unique viewpoint.
Inverted U-Curve: Understanding the point at which additional resources or efforts become counterproductive.
By exploring these themes, "David and Goliath" encourages readers to rethink the nature of strength and advantage in personal and societal contexts.
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In 2024, global investments in artificial intelligence (AI) will reach $150 billion. Companies like Google Alphabet Inc. and Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT have led the charge. AI's applications, from healthcare to finance, have transformed industries. For example, 85 percent of customer interactions were managed by AI systems. The focus was on ethical AI, with frameworks ensuring transparency and fairness. Researchers emphasized the importance of unbiased data. Governments have allocated $20 billion fo
[SELECTIVE PROSECUTION : HOME DEMOLISHMENT (PART I)]
Home demolishment in Israel is based on pre Establishment laws from the colonial Mandatory Period where British law was imposed. To this day, this draconian law is still in continuity to which Israel alleges that it acts as a ‘deterrent’ and denies the fact that it is a form of collective punishment.
Even in Commonwealth countries ie Singapore, India (Countries previously from British colonies and adopts British Common Laws) does not impose home demolishment as a collective punishment to convicted persons.
Nonetheless, this practise is vehemently imposed on Palestinians who, even both adults and children are not even convicted or sentenced to the alleged crime. This affects all inhabitants of the household who does not participate nor have knowledge on an alleged crime. Even the landlord whose tenants are arrested via administrative detention and imposed demolition order are not spared.
We compare the killer of 16 year old Muhammad Abu Khdeir, settler Yousef Ben-David who was sentenced with life sentence & 20 years of prison. He did not receive any home demolishment order despite being petitioned by Abu Khdeir’s family. Nevertheless, 13 year old Mohammed Zalabani who is yet to be convicted or sentenced of the alleged crime has a demolition order issued and upheld by the court despite his parents and sister having no relation to the alleged crime.
The father of Muhammad Abu Khdeir, Hussein Abu Khdeir states that if the Israeli government would have demolished Ben-David’s home just as they did to Arabs/Palestinians, the Dawabsha family in the Duma attack would have not been murdered.
The victims in the Duma attack, like Muhammad Abu Khdeir was also burned alive in their house by settlers. (3 victims died from burn injuries including an 18 month baby. Sole survivor is a 4 year old suffering burns)
If Israel seeks to ‘deter’ from subsequent events from happening, why is this practise of home demolishment not imposed on settlers? It is a clear act of collective punishment on a specific community : Arabs & Palestinians.
I'd rather stand tall. Than live on my knees. 'Cause I'm a conqueror... And I won't accept defeat. Try telling me no... One thing about me. Is I'm conqueror... I am a conqueror... Ooh oh... Got a vision that no one else sees. Lot of dirty work, roll up your sleeves. Remember there's a war out there. So come prepared to fight! You never know where the road leads ya. Not everyone's gonna believe ya. And even though they're wrong; Don't prove 'em right.
I'd rather stand tall. Than live on my knees. 'Cause I'm a conqueror... And I won't accept defeat. Try telling me no... One thing about me. Is I'm conqueror... I am a conqueror... Ooh oh
Got a vision that no one else sees. Lot of dirty work, roll up your sleeves. Remember there's a war out there. So come prepared to fight! You never know where the road leads ya. Not everyone's gonna believe ya. And even though they're wrong; Don't prove 'em right.
Alam sekitar memainkan peranan penting dalam kehidupan kita. Ia merupakan sumber kehidupan kepada manusia, haiwan, dan tumbuhan. Namun, kini alam sekitar semakin tercemar akibat aktiviti manusia seperti pembakaran hutan, pembuangan sampah secara haram, dan pencemaran air. Akibatnya, kualiti udara merosot dan pelbagai spesies haiwan serta tumbuhan terancam. Oleh itu, kita perlu mengambil langkah-langkah untuk menjaga dan memelihara alam sekitar. Antaranya ialah mengamalkan kitar semula, menggunakan sumber tenaga yang mesra alam seperti tenaga solar, dan mengurangkan penggunaan bahan plastik. Selain itu, kesedaran tentang kepentingan alam sekitar harus dipupuk sejak kecil lagi. Melalui pendidikan dan kempen kesedaran, kita dapat membentuk generasi yang lebih prihatin terhadap alam sekitar. Marilah kita bersama-sama menjaga alam sekitar demi kesejahteraan masa depan kita semua.
A star like our Sun is formed from dust and gases pulled together by gravity. As the mass increases, large gravitational forces act, fusing hydrogen into helium and releasing large amounts of energy. There is a long ‘main sequence’ period where the forces produced by fusion balanced the gravitational forces pulling inwards. When the hydrogen runs out, the star will cool and expand to form a red giant. As the rate of fusion reactions decrease, the star will contract to form a small white dwarf star.
The modern Olympic Games, revived in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin, started with 241 athletes from 14 countries in Athens. Today, they feature over 11,000 athletes from more than 200 nations, covering both Summer and Winter sports.
The Olympics have included unique events like tug-of-war and live pigeon shooting. Recently, contemporary sports like skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing have been added, appealing to younger audiences and reflecting evolving interests.
Technological advancements have enhanced the Olympic experience. Real-time data analytics, augmented reality, and high-definition broadcasts allow fans to engage more deeply, while social media connects global audiences, making the Olympics a universal celebration of athletic excellence.
Is positive thinking an inherent characteristic of a person or can it (69) be developed in one's psyche?
The opinions differ in answering this vital question. Some people believe that it can be inherited from
parents, and cannot be developed. Others believe that like other qualities it can be developed with
proper practice and guidance. Still some others hold the opinion that it is hereditary to some extent but
can be acquired to some degree. There is also a section of people, who believe that all depends on
circumstances or luck. We need to adopt a scientific approach to find an answer to the above question.
No one can get success every time even after making efforts, nor can one fail constantly. Moreover,
success has different meaning for different people. For some students, getting 60 per cent marks is
success, for others it may not be sufficient. In a competitive examination, success means getting
selected, whatever the percentage of marks. As for inheritance theory, since positive attitude is not a
physical feature but a mental faculty, it cannot be purely hereditary. It can be developed. Moreover,
parents play a major role in developing this quality of a child. A child, who watches his parents working
hard, having faith in success through their words, behaviour and body language, is likely to develop a
similar attitude. The children of short-tempered, over-cautious and nervous parents may assume
similar characteristics when they grow up. Psychologists, therefore, prescribe a code of conduct for
parents' behaviour in front of their children. They must exude confidence, self-belief and hope,
especially in difficult situation, so that the children emulate these qualities. They must be taught the
importance of being positive before, during and after the performance of a task. There is no better
education for a child than watching his parents come out of a tough situation by means of earnest
endeavours. Such success not only gives more joy but also increases self-confidence.
Here is a chapter-wise summary of "The Practicing Mind" by Thomas M. Sterner with bullet points:
Chapter 1: The Practicing Mind
- Introduces the concept of a "practicing mind"
- Emphasizes the importance of focus, patience, and persistence
- Sets the stage for the book's themes
Chapter 2: The Process of Learning
- Discusses the process of learning and improvement
- Highlights the importance of focus on the process, not just the outcome
- Introduces the concept of "beginner's mind"
Chapter 3: Letting Go of Expectations
- Explores the dangers of expectations and attachments
- Discusses the importance of letting go of expectations and judgments
- Introduces the concept of "non-judgmental awareness"
Chapter 4: The Power of Patience
- Discusses the importance of patience in the learning process
- Explores the role of patience in overcoming obstacles and setbacks
- Offers practical advice for cultivating patience
Chapter 5: Embracing Mistakes
- Discusses the importance of embracing mistakes as opportunities for growth
- Explores the role of mistakes in the learning process
- Offers practical advice for reframing mistakes as opportunities
Chapter 6: The Practicing Mind in Action
- Applies the concepts of the book to real-life scenarios
- Offers practical advice for cultivating a practicing mind in daily life
- Encourages readers to put the concepts into action
Chapter 7: Sustaining the Practicing Mind
- Discusses the importance of sustaining the practicing mind over time
- Explores the role of self-reflection and self-awareness in sustaining progress
- Offers practical advice for maintaining momentum and motivation.
I hope this summary helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.
kaiwa ga tsuzukanai na naze da dou shite da? aho ka?
soro de kaeru michisugara aisatsu sae mo dekinai sa matte mo satte mo kawaranai sou da! kore kara da ze?
netto de zenbu ga kanketsu de koe o dasu no hisashiburi ame mo hare mo kawaranai sou ka! warui no jibun ja nai
hima da yo nan da yo deai ga nan da yo honki o dashitara motemakuru yo
kagami yo kagami shoujiki waretai ka? "iranai omae iranai" kagami yo kagami shoujikisugiru darou! "kikoenai furi" utsuranai no wa kokoro no utsukushisa "mousou sore wa mousou" utsutteru no wa saenai jibun dake "genjitsu o shire!"
ashita mo onnaji kinou naze da dou shite da? aho da!
hitorigoto ga hitorigoto ga hitorigoto ga tomaran dareka dareka dareka dareka hanasou ze hitoribotchi de hitoribotchi de hitoriwarau nanka... nemuku naru na
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sanagi wa mezamete bichoucho ni naru zo honki wa soko kara motemakuru na
osora yo osora watashi wa iketeru ka? "shiranai sonnan shiranai" osora yo osora watashi o terasu nda! "terashite mo muda"
ashita wa chigau jibun kitto sou na nda yume ka?
kaiwa ga tsuzukanai na (daaremo kiicha inai) kagami to kaiwa suru ka (kagami yo kagami yo kike) ashita wa ashita no jibun (sanagi wa kitto sanagi) ashita wa suteki na jibun yume ka?
kagami yo kagami shoujiki waretai ka? "iranai omae iranai" kagami yo kagami shoujikisugiru darou! "kikoenai furi" utsuranai no wa kokoro no utsukushisa "mousou sore wa mousou" utsutteru no wa saenai jibun dake "genjitsu o shire!"
ashita mo onnaji kinou
naze da dou shite da? aho da!
Francet Mamai, un vieux joueur de fifre, qui vient de temps en temps faire la veillée chez moi, en buvant du vin cuit, m'a raconté l'autre soir un petit drame de village dont mon moulin a été témoin il y a quelque vingt ans. Le récit du bonhomme m'a touché, et je vais essayer de vous le redire tel que je l'ai entendu. Imaginez-vous pour un moment, chers lecteurs, que vous êtes assis devant un pot de vin tout parfumé, et que c'est un vieux joueur de fifre qui vous parle. " Notre pays, mon bon monsieur, n'a pas toujours été un endroit mort et sans refrains comme il est aujourd'hui. Autre temps, il s'y faisait un grand commerce de meunerie, et, dix lieues à la ronde, les gens des mas nous apportaient leur blé à moudre
Sucedio que un perro consiguio un trozo de carne y se lo estaba llevando a casa en la boca para poder comérselo en paz. Durante el camino a casa, tuvo que cruzar una tabla que pasaba sobre un río. Al cruzar, miro hacia abajo y vio su propio reflejo en el agua. Pensando que era otro perro con otro trozo de carne, quiso conseguir el trozo del otro perro también. Así que golpeo su reflejo en el agua, pero cuando abrio la boca, el trozo de carne se le cayo al agua y no lo pudo recuperar.
Es ereignete sich das ein Hund ein Stück Fleisch bekam und es nach Hause trug um es in Ruhe zu fressen. Dann auf dem Nachhauseweg musste er eine Planke überqueren die über einem fliebenden Fluss lag. Als er darüber lief, schaute er nach unten und sah sein eigenes Spiegelbild im Wasser darunter. Er dachte es wäre ein anderer Hund mit einem anderen Stück Fleisch und dachte sich das er das auch haben möchte. So schnappte er nach dem Schatten im Wasser, als er aber sein Maul öffnete fiel das Stück Fleisch heraus, landete im Wasser und war nie mehr gesehen.
The present culture of Bengal has its roots in the history of the state. In the past, Bengal kept shuffling between the hands of various rulers, making it exposed to different cultures.
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Artículo 125.
Las provincias conservan todo el poder no delegado por esta Constitución al Gobierno federal, y el que expresamente se hayan reservado por pactos especiales al tiempo de su incorporación. Pueden celebrar tratados parciales para fines de administración de justicia, de intereses económicos y obras de utilidad común, con conocimiento del Congreso Federal; y promover su industria, la inmigración, la construcción de ferrocarriles y canales navegables, la colonización de tierras de propiedad nacional, la introducción y establecimiento de nuevas industrias, la importación de capitales extranjeros, y la exploración de los ríos interiores, por leyes protectoras de estos fines y por concesiones temporales de privilegios y recompensas de estímulo. Pueden también celebrar convenios internacionales en tanto no sean incompatibles con la política exterior de la Nación y no afecten las facultades delegadas al Gobierno federal o al crédito público de la Nación; con conocimiento del Congreso Nacional. Las provincias y la Ciudad de Buenos Aires pueden conservar organismos de seguridad social para los empleados públicos y los profesionales, ejercer la jurisdicción del trabajo y regular sus condiciones, y pueden establecer regiones de desarrollo económico-social y regiones culturales.
Artículo 8.
Los ciudadanos de cada provincia gozan de todos los derechos, privilegios e inmunidades inherentes al título de ciudadano en las demás. Las extradiciones de criminales entre provincias se concederán en virtud de una ley especial del Congreso.
Artículo 9.
En todo el territorio de la Nación no habrá más aduanas que las nacionales, en las que regirán las tarifas que sancione el Congreso.
Artículo 10.
En el interior de la República es libre de derechos la circulación de los efectos de producción o fabricación nacional, así como la de los géneros y mercancías de todas clases, despachados en las aduanas exteriores.
