TOP 7 LESSONS LEARNED FROM "FACTFULNESS"

1. Embrace a Fact-based Worldview

Focus on the process, not on outcomes.

Like a scientist, strive to follow your curiosity and ask questions, rather than fearing failure or embarrassment.

2. Don’t Just Look at the Facts

Learning more facts is not enough.

You also have to use all the knowledge that you acquire to think about them and make up your mind.

This will help you to better understand why things happen the way they do. Don’t just take things for granted.

3. Question Authority

People are just people—not better or worse than you.

Look at yourself critically and don’t let yourself be fooled by lies or false facts that are often spread without forcing people to question them because it is “the truth”.

4. We are Surrounded by Beauty

Look at all the beauty around you. Be curious about what’s going on in your surroundings.

A beautiful world helps us to live in a more accepting world. In this way, you will be able to see the good things in your life.

5. Live a Life Without Regrets

It is important to keep the present in mind and focus on what we are doing now. And when you do that there is nothing that you can do to change the time.

6. Embrace Change, but not All at Once

When you are changing something in your life, focus on it step by step and use the rest of your life as a reference point.

This helps you to get used to change and makes it easier for you to continue as before.

7. Don’t be a slave to numbers

Be aware of numbers but don’t let them decide about your life.

Focus on the facts and what they mean for you and your own life. This will help you to make decisions in a more thoughtful way.