My Life Principles
- Eric Kraus
- personal
- 28 Apr, 2018
note
This post is inspired by two of my favorite books: Principles by Ray Dalio and Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson.
I am documenting my own Life Principles and Virtues. This will be a constant work in progress.
Principle 1
- Never do harm to other people whether intentionally or indirectly (e.g. speaking of them negatively behind their back)
Principle 2
- Remember that it is naive to think all that someone believes in is right and all that someone rejects is therefore wrong (this applies to self and others)
Principle 3
- Judge others by what they do well. Judge yourself by your faults and your willingness to improve.
Principle 4
- Measure yourself by what you do, not by what you think or plan.
Principle 5
- Always strive to find the right answer. Never take pride in being right.
Principle 6
- Remember that the majority of statements are opinions. Be clear when sharing a fact vs. something that is (also) an opinion.
Principle 7
- You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Surround yourslef with people you admire, respect, and can learn from. Avoid those that are negative or hurtful to self/others.
More on the Books
I wrote a summary of my impression of Ray Dalio’s book Principles
A great read for anyone interested in American History during the Revolution. Also a phenomenal biographer.
