Book Byte #93 "Elevate" by Joseph Deitch

An Essential Guide to Life

📣 Curious Quotes from the Author

“If we want our world to improve, we should work on ourselves first.”

“A key to dramatic growth is to recognize an amazing paradox: By accepting and actually embracing our limitations, we allow ourselves to open up to the knowledge, experience, and insights of others.”

“Discomfort may be a doorway; don’t run from it.”

“When in doubt, adopt an attitude of curiosity.”

“A key to dramatic growth is to recognize an amazing paradox: By accepting and actually embracing our limitations, we allow ourselves to open up to the knowledge, experience, and insights of others.” “Fascination is much more enjoyable than frustration, and it’s far more productive. By attempting to sincerely understand something, we become open and curious, which is a great starting point for learning and growth.”

“As you understand more, you will become more.”

“Awareness is not a school quiz that can be passed by reading and memorizing some facts. It’s a journey that is fueled by our intent to be open, honest, and free.”

“One of the points that all wise men and women agree on is this: If we want our world to improve, we should work on ourselves first. That’s where the significant gains are to be found. Focusing on the inadequacies of others, or the unfairness in the world, is often just a trap of our own making as we resist looking in the mirror.”

“We think we’re making a cogent decision about specific circumstances when we’re really just having a pre-programmed reflexive response.”

“The “answer” doesn’t come in a formula or a one-sentence aphorism. Rather, the path to ongoing enlightenment begins by loosening our death grip on our opinions, beliefs, and ingrained behavior. When we let go, we create space to let in new insights and observations—we explore, we expand, and we become more aware. Letting go and opening up allows us to confront repressed feelings and fears, and allows love and compassion to flourish. That’s why one person’s “answer” might offer little insight to someone else.”

“Acknowledging our limitations prompts us to start asking questions, and from that precious moment on we move from limited to liberated.”

“Paying attention is proactive. It is a conscious act that expands our consciousness.”

“We must sense and confront our blockages and biases if we are to be open and grow.”

“The Best Answers Come from the Best Questions.”

“Let go and let in. When we avoid prejudging our sources of information, we become more receptive to what they have to offer. If we come to listening with a blank slate, our environment can write on it what we need to hear. Similarly, if our mental and sensory channels are open, there’s more room to import energy and information.”

“Paradoxically, too much information can contribute to our becoming less aware, especially if that information is narrow and biased.”

“The key is to keep asking, keep probing, keep drilling down. If you activate your natural curiosity, every answer you get may generate new questions, and then new answers, followed by more questions, and so on, in an ever-rising ladder of understanding.”

“As we become more open and accepting of others and appreciative of what they have to offer, they open up more to us in return.”

“Don’t make listening a chore. It doesn’t have to be hard work. Make it fun. Make it a game. Make it a treasure hunt. What could be more interesting than discovering new things and increasing our powers of perception? Listening is a never-ending journey along an ever-improving road.”

📚 Cognition of the Book’s Big Idea:

Life is more than just going through the motions; it's about pushing yourself to new heights of expertise and, eventually, obtaining fulfillment and success. But here's the catch: we often don't know where to begin this process. Fortunately, it isn't as difficult as you may expect. Where to begin? Ask yourself what you want to alter in your life, and don't give up until you have a definitive answer. Once you've answered that question, it's all about conserving time, organizing your days for optimal efficiency, and looking after your physical and mental health. Discover what the people around you want.

Do you ever get frustrated because others don't seem to understand what you're saying? Or perhaps you've observed your partner is grouchy but can't figure out why? Whatever it is that is bothering you, it is time to end the uncertainty. Here's how: quit pretending to be psychic and start speaking! If you want to solve a problem, you must first understand what others want. Once you know this, it will be lot easier to provide it to them or, if that is not possible, rationally explain why you cannot.

🛠️Fixing the Tech Industry

This topic exemplifies one of the basic tools in life that you can yield to better your own life: If your life sucks, figure out what those around you want, and give it to them. It’s one of the greatest life hacks I know!

By listening to them, you’ll easily find out what they respond to. Then as a Human being, give them whatever you are qualified to give. They will love you for it and you’ll feel the reciprocation and feel good yourself. Imagine a Boss who was so knowledgeable about you that every time you achieved something, they would give you whatever it is you needed from them. Praise, a Raise, a Gift Card to your Favorite Restaurant. Wouldn’t you do anything for a Boss who did that for you?

🤝Collaborate with others with this Social Media Prompt:

What is a bad experience you had in a relationship? Could it have gone way better if you listened instead of trying to get out of the relationship what you wanted?