Key Facts from "The Art of the Good Life"
- There is a difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is having a lot of information; wisdom is knowing how to use that information appropriately.
- The concept of 'Circle of Competence' asks us to focus on areas where we have a real understanding or expertise, thus reducing the scope for errors or misjudgments.
- People are often victims of cognitive biases and logical fallacies which hinder clear thinking.
- The book emphasizes the Stoic philosophy, which advocates for focusing on things within our control and finding inner peace and happiness regardless of external...