The 10 Principles of Rational Living

In order to improve your life, you don't need to place your hopes on a lottery ticket or wait for the world to grant you the perfect opportunity. There is a better way and it is condensed in the principles of rational living, principles such as "think like an entrepreneur, not like a crusader," "ignore the noise and focus on results," "stay away from high-risk situations," "find people who share your values," and "develop strong long-term passions." This book presents the principles of rational living in great detail, with numerous examples of people who have applied them successfully. The principles of rational living are sound ideas that can dramatically improve your life. Learn all about them and start applying them today. EXCERPT FROM THE TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Think like an entrepreneur, not like a crusader

A recipe for getting ahead in good and bad times

Debating and arguing are a waste of time

The true believer is the one who preaches by example

Entrepreneurs thrive on trouble and inconvenience

Unlike resources, opportunities are infinite2. Ignore the noise and focus on results

If one road is blocked, take another

How to keep calm when you are surrounded by nonsense

The effective way to handle work overload

Learning from people who never feel discouraged

A proven strategy against career stagnation3. Live inexpensively and invest for future income

Why the stock market offers the best opportunities

Common traits of great businessmen and investors

What kind of companies should you invest in?

A simple strategy is all you need

Adopt a realistic and practical approach4. Choose a simple and healthy lifestyle

Don't just eat well, eat wonderfully

What is healthy, tasty, and easy to cook?

How to reduce everyday risks to your health

Eating healthily when you are travelling

Is it possible to slow down ageing?

Why it is so difficult to lead a simple life5. Find people who share your values

Why you should ignore most of what you hear

The ugly duckling story repeats itself every day

Overcoming the resistance to changing jobs and relocating

Don't be original, be unique

Proven strategies for building great relationships

Would you recognize yourself in the crowd?6. Listen to your emotions, but check the facts

Beware of exaggerated romantic tales

In dating and cooking, choose natural ingredients

How far are you willing to go for happiness?

Conflicting values lead to contradictory behaviour

The short distance between infatuation and obfuscation

Do not waste your best years pursuing unworkable ideals7. Accept the inevitable hassles of life

Putting an end to exaggerated fears

Extreme reactions are foolish and wasteful

In praise of caution and circumspection

Can you remain self-confident in times of trouble?

How impatient people become stoic philosophers

Never grant problems more weight than they deserve8. Stay away from high-risk situations

Death statistics make great bedtime reading

Tranquillity seldom comes cheap

Do not make an obsession of the perfect profession

Three situations that you should avoid like the pest

Every archer needs more than one arrow

The jungle never sleeps9. Acquire effective habits

An hour has sixty minutes, a day twenty-four hours

In praise of staying behind

How a proactive attitude helps you overcome difficulties

Let go of the dead weight of prejudice

Smooth operators get more out of life

Personal effectiveness depends on patterns10. Develop strong long-term passions

Comparing yourself with other people makes no sense

Don't drink the poison of contradiction

What heroes are made of

The myths of the single skill and the unique opportunity

Become tolerant of mistakes, since you will make so many

The link between integrity and passion