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Explore Books, Authors and Common Highlights on Fact
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The things we carry are not just artifacts; they are the soul of our culture.
From The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel
Talent is a complex interplay of many factors, including environment and genetics.
From The Sports Gene by David Epstein
Once we achieve our goals, the dopamine levels drop, often leading to dissatisfaction.
From The Molecule of More by Daniel Z. Lieberman and Michael E. Long
A well-constructed Union would break and control the violence of faction.
Normal science does not aim at novelties of fact or theory.
From The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn
Deep work will make you better at what you do, and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from craftsmanship.
From Deep Work by Cal Newport
Athletic success is often the result of a perfect storm of factors.
From The Sports Gene by David Epstein
Harnessing flow can lead to breakthroughs in productivity and satisfaction.
From The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler
Focusing on fewer clients can lead to deeper relationships and more satisfaction.
From Company of One by Paul Jarvis
The sense of smell is the most powerful of all the senses.
From The Emperor of Scent by Chandler Burr
Wealth creation is a non-linear process influenced by numerous factors.
From The Origin of Wealth by Eric Beinhocker
The design of everyday things is in the end about people.
Counterfactuals are a powerful tool for exploring causal relationships.
From The Book of Why by Judea Pearl
The efficiency of containers allowed for the growth of just-in-time manufacturing.
From The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller by Marc Levinson
He who is not satisfied with a little, is satisfied with nothing.
From The Essential Epicurus by Epicurus
Designing for manufacturability is as important as designing for performance.
From The Art of Electronics by Paul Horowitz & Winfield Hill
The public often prefers the comfort of their own beliefs over facts.
From The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols
Overworking can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction.
From Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving by Celeste Headlee
The most important part of engineering is the human factor.