Stefan Sagmeister: Things I Have Learned

May 21, 2013 By Jonathan Ping 4 Comments
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Designer Stefan Sagmeister did another TEDtalk titled Happiness by design where the best part was when he shared the list below of “Things I have learned in my life so far” (which later became a book of typographic artwork).

  • Complaining is silly. Either act or forget.
  • Thinking life will be better in the future is stupid. I have to live now.
  • Being not truthful works against me.
  • Helping other people helps me.
  • Organizing a charity group is surprisingly easy.
  • Everything I do always comes back to me.
  • Drugs feel great in the beginning and become a drag later on.
  • Over time I get used to everything and start taking it for granted.
  • Money does not make me happy.
  • Traveling alone is helpful for a new perspective on life.
  • Assuming is stifling.
  • Keeping a diary supports my personal development.
  • Trying to look good limits my life.
  • Worrying solves nothing.
  • Material luxuries are best enjoyed in small doses.
  • Having guts always works out for me.

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Comments

  1. Andrew says
    May 23, 2013 at 7:58 am

    That’s a great list. I think I will print it out and tape it somewhere to remind me of them.

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  2. KC @ genxfinance says
    May 23, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    These are such a good reminders. I, we, should be thinking like these always because in the end, it benefits us more and make us happier.

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  3. Kin @ Journey of Success says
    May 31, 2013 at 2:51 am

    Thank you for sharing the TED talk. It is a very timely video and good reminder with my current work situation.

    Reply
  4. Gloria says
    May 31, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    Blah! Blah!! Blah!!!

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