166. The world has endless variety. It is an amazing place. Go out there and explore it. Your life will be the richer for it.
167. Six things likely to make you happier in the long-term:
A. Being involved in a loving relationship
B. Being in good health
C. Having satisfying employment
D. Being financially independent
E. Having a good social life
F. Having a sense of purpose
168. Spread your bets and take risks.
169. The first step to becoming educated is realizing that you know nothing. Keep an open mind. A great many of the things you hold as sacrosanct truth are probably incorrect. When you hear an opinion or a finding that disagrees with your beliefs, stop yourself from dismissing it out of hand. If the world doesn’t behave in the way you expect it to, you’re probably the one that’s wrong. Rather than resigning yourself to despair, re-examine your beliefs – can you learn something from this that will help you in the future? Read everything you can get your hands on, and do so with an open mind. Challenge yourself with views that you find stupid, boring, or possibly even offensive. What can these views teach you about the world? As the old saying goes, with knowledge comes power. So gain a little more knowledge, and with it a lot more power.
170. Five things likely to make you happier in the short term:
A. Go out for a walk
B. Do something fun that you haven't done in a long time
C. Do something creative
D. Complete some minor chore that you've been avoiding
E. Get in contact with an old friend or acquaintance you haven't seen for a while
171. Your existence is a miracle
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