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Stephen Hawking’s Principles For Your Best Life

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innateJoy9602 November 17th, 2022

“Among those who have emerged with insightful discoveries about our world and beyond are Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein.

Another world-renowned theoretical physicist who is considered one of the most brilliant minds of his generation is Stephen Hawking.

He produced a body of work that has transformed our understanding of space and time. Hawking is known not only because of his discoveries but also because he managed to defy his physical limitations to live an inspirational life.

Dare to be curious — question almost everything

“It surprises me how disinterested we are today about things like physics, space, the universe and philosophy of our existence, our purpose, our final destination. Its a crazy world out there. Be curious.” ― Stephen Hawking

In his book, Brief Answers to the Big Questions, Hawking encourages us to be more curious. “Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. It matters that you don’t just give up. Unleash your imagination. Shape the future,” he said.

Your ability to imagine is a superpower

“The human mind is an incredible thing. It can conceive of the magnificence of the heavens and the intricacies of the basic components of matter. Yet for each mind to achieve its full potential, it needs a spark. The spark of enquiry and wonder.” — Stephen Hawking

“I have spent my life travelling across the universe, inside my mind,” Hawking said. For a more exciting life, nurture your imagination. It is one of the most important timeless skills you can have as an adult. It allows you to make connections that others might miss.

Invest time — choose alive time

Hawking thought time was too precious to lose. “I am very aware of the preciousness of time. Seize the moment. Act now,” he said.

Seizing the moment means living in the present instead of worrying about the future or regretting what has already happened. It means appreciating life and your place on earth as a time traveler. It means choosing to invest in alive time experiences.”

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Takeaway: Stephen Hawking's has dedicated his whole career to unlocking the mysteries of the universe, but he is also a guru on how to live your optimal life. On how to lead a more contented life, Hawking's offers some fairly good wisdom that has stood the test of time. His most important lesson might be to always believe in yourself, no matter what anyone else tells you.

Reflection: What’s your favorite quote/encouraging words that someone has said?

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User Profile: markzzmq
markzzmq November 28th, 2022

@innateJoy9602

Amazing! Just here to share the quote I love the most, “Strength in numbers, we never lost that.” This is a quote or I will say a motto for Golden state warriors, which is my favorite NBA team. They really told me how to play basketball as a team. Furthermore, they taught that working as a team can overcome the obstacles easily.

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Peraweltake1998 November 28th, 2022

What is the origin of the universe? How does gravity, which binds things together, interact with quantum mechanics, which can be seen in a candle flame? Dog Horoscope 2023


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innateJoy9602 OP November 29th, 2022

@Peraweltake1998

This seems very Stephen Hawking'y :p. The universe really is a mystery and very interesting indeed💜

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innateJoy9602 OP November 29th, 2022

@markzzmq

What a great quote. It can really be applied in so many instances in life! For instance, this community <3 Thanks so much for sharing it! :) 💜

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democraticCoconut192 November 28th, 2022

I love the idea of "Invest time — choose alive time", and that would we must really set boundary on our time to do things that really energize and nourish us.

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innateJoy9602 OP November 29th, 2022

@democraticCoconut192

Oooh quotes like this really get you thinking! Sometimes we may make the mistake on investing too much time focusing on the negatives. This quote serves as a reminder to focus on things that make us feel alive. I love it! 💜

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