Mark Manson lists out five personal traits that everyone should master to get through life. They are spot on.

1. SELF-AWARENESS: THE ULTIMATE OPERATING SYSTEM

2. RISK TOLERANCE: EMBRACE THE ART OF FAILING AND EMBARRASSING YOURSELF

3. SKEPTICISM: QUESTION EVERYTHING (EVEN THIS POST)

4. COMPASSION: WE’RE ALL FUCKED UP, SO LET’S LOVE EACH OTHER ANYWAY

5. PATIENCE: SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE

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