Posted inLife
Status Quote
No one is impressed with your possessions as much as you are - Morgan Housel
The core message is simple: we vastly overestimate how much other people care about the expensive things we buy.
Posted inWisdom
Wise advice on status
You might think you want a fancy car or a nice watch. But what you probably want is respect and admiration. And you’re more likely to gain those things through kindness and humility than horsepower and chrome - Morgan Housel
This quote isn't about cars or watches. It's about the fundamental human truth that we often confuse the symbol of success for the actual substance of it, which is genuine connection and esteem from others.
Posted inCareer
Wise advice on status
Let go of exhaustion as a status symbol - Brene Brown
The core message is a radical rejection of the idea that being perpetually drained is a sign of your value or dedication.
Posted inCareer
Status Quote
Exhaustion is not a status symbol - Brene Brown
At its core, this quote means that being chronically tired and overworked should not be worn as a medal of honor or a sign of your importance.