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Welcome back to the 1st Law Newsletter.
I am going to be releasing a lead magnet for the newsletter. Something free to draw in new subscribers. This will be a list of books I have read that I think are worth rereading. Of course, when it goes live, the link will be sent out to all current subscribers as well. I am trying to find new ways of providing value to readers… Stay tuned!
What I’m reading
I am currently re-reading “How to Live on 24 Hours a Day” by Arnold Bennett. This book is incredible—witty, insightful and full of actionable steps. So far, my takeaways are:
To spend 30 minutes concentrating in the morning. The subject of concentration does not matter, just that I try to control my thoughts and gently come back to the subject when my mind wanders. While the subject does not matter, Bennett recommends focusing on a passage from Marcus Aurelius or Epictetus.
“And without the power to concentrate—that is to say, without the power to dictate to the brain its task and to ensure obedience—true life is impossible. Mind control is the first element of a full existence.”
To spend 30 minutes in reflection after work. Here, the subject matters a great deal. The subject of reflection must be my own life. The subjects of my happiness, the main direction of my life, what I want, my actions, my principles and my conduct.
“Man, know thyself. I say it out loud. The phrase is one of those phrases with which everyone is familiar, of which everyone acknowledges the value, and which only the most sagacious put into practice. I don't know why.”
Ignorance and neglect
I’m not just neglecting my work, sometimes its full on ignorance. The difference being: neglect is just insufficient attention, while ignorance is complete disregard. I know I should, but I consciously do not to. Same outcome, different perspective.
Quote to go
“I regard consciousness as fundamental. I regard matter as derivative from consciousness. We cannot get behind consciousness. Everything that we talk about, everything that we regard as existing, postulates consciousness.”
Thanks for reading!
Lucas