When you analyze happiness, it turns out that the way you spend your time is extremely important.

Optimistic people play a disproportionate role in shaping our lives. Their decisions make a difference; they are inventors, entrepreneurs, political and military leaders - not average people. They got to where they are by seeking challenges and taking risks.

Most of the time, we think fast. And most of the time we're really expert at what we're doing, and most of the time, what we do is right.

Often, the most enjoyable part of an activity is the anticipation.

The conclusion is straightforward : self-control requires attention and effort.

You're surprised by something, but you don't really know what surprised you; you recognize someone, but you don't really know what cues cause you to recognize that person.

In strategic decisions, I'd be really concerned about overconfidence.