Odd as it may seem, I am my remembering self, and the experiencing self, who does my living, is like a stranger to me.

You should not take your intuitions at face value.

If there is time to reflect, slowing down is likely to be a good idea.

Friends are sometimes a big help when they share your feelings. In the context of decisions, the friends who will serve you best are those who understand your feelings but are not overly impressed by them.

Clearly, the decision-making that we rely on in society is fallible. It's highly fallible, and we should know that.

Organizations may be better able to tame optimism than individuals are.

I enjoy being active, but I look forward to the day when I can retire to the Internet.