Quotes of the Day

In addressing personal performance, if there is a problem you are first seeking her agreement that an actual problem exists. Next, ask how she sees the problem and then honestly share your perspective. Depending on the situation, you may need to discuss the consequences for her if there is no change in the situation. A big part of the process is discussing alternate solutions. "How are we going to solve this problem?" Keep an open mind, but the point of the discussion is to arrive at mutually agreeable course of action. This needs to be specific and should spell out expectations, responsibilities, and time lines. Again, write it down. [2004] - Gary Keller

You can do a flat 20% referral fee or a sliding scale. For instance, 10% if they just give you a name and telephone number but no real information or 20% if you get a name and number plus a whole background on these people. You could also do a sliding scale of 10% on the first two leads a month that someone is sending you, then jump it up to 20%, as an incentive. [2003] - Darryl Davis

The single most important piece of advice for achieving best sleep is "pick a wake-up time and stick with it!" There is no such thing as a good or bad wake time. Establishing a consistent wake time is the most important first step in setting your schedule and solving your sleep issues. [2017] - W. Chris Winter

One important caution about brown rice: some fields where it is harvested have high levels of arsenic. Brown rice has more of the exposed shell of the rice, so it can contain 80 percent more arsenic than white rice. According to a study by Consumer Reports, the safest sources of brown rice are California, India, and Pakistan, which has about a third less arsenic than brown rice from other sources. [2019] - William W Li

A significant issue with Dietary Restriction (DR) is that everyone's metabolism is different. Some people will lose tremendous amounts of weight and improve their metabolic markers on a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet, while others will actually gain weight and see their lipid markers go haywire-on the exact same diet. Conversely, some people might lose weight on a low-fat diet, while others will gain weight. Any form of DR that restricts protein is probably a bad idea for most people, because it likely also impairs the maintenance or growth of muscle. Similarly, replacing carbohydrates with lots of saturated fats can backfire if it sends your apoB concentration (and thus your cardiovascular disease risk) sky-high. [2023] - Peter Attia