Character Development Flashcards by Jared West

9 ways to become cold

Be calm
Talk less
Avoid negativity
Be less reactive
Make eye contact
Be confident
Value your time
Educate yourself
Stand your ground

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8 habits to be like Thomas Shelby https://youtu.be/R8uZfwJMkqM?si=4KrlkeyvlEz5m5Kp

Have slow, relaxed movements
Hold eye contact, even during conflict
Be non-reactive to hostility
Be as big as your audience
Show conviction with your words
Show conviction with your tone (end with down word tone)
Speak slowly, pause often
Use carrot/stick motivation (think about the other person and your value/loss you can give them)

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What is Rule 1 in Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life?

Stand up straight with your shoulders back.

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What is Rule 2 in Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life?

Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping.

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What is Rule 3 in Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life?

Make friends with people who want the best for you.

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What is Rule 4 in Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life?

Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today.

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What is Rule 5 in Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life?

Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them.

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What is Rule 6 in Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life?

Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world.

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What is Rule 7 in Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life?

Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient.

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What is Rule 8 in Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life?

Tell the truth – or, at least, don’t lie.

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What is Rule 9 in Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life?

Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don’t.

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What is Rule 10 in Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life?

Be precise in your speech.

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What is Rule 11 in Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life?

Do not bother children when they are skateboarding.

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What is Rule 12 in Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life?

Pet a cat when you encounter one on the street.

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What are The Five Remembrances?

I will grow old. There is no escaping old age.
I will get sick. There is no escaping ill health.
I will die. There is no escaping death.
All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature to change. I will become separated from them.
My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of them. My actions are the ground upon which I stand.

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What is a fundamental technique in handling people according to How to Win Friends and Influence People?
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Don’t criticize, condemn, or complain.

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What should you give to others to handle people effectively in How to Win Friends and Influence People?

Honest and sincere appreciation.

How can you arouse an eager want in others according to How to Win Friends and Influence People?

Talk about what they want and show them how to get it.

What is one way to make people like you as suggested in How to Win Friends and Influence People?

Become genuinely interested in other people.

What simple action can help you make friends according to How to Win Friends and Influence People?

Smile

Why is remembering a person’s name important in How to Win Friends and Influence People?

It is the sweetest and most important sound to them.

How can you be a good conversationalist as outlined in How to Win Friends and Influence People?

Be a good listener and encourage others to talk about themselves.

How should you talk to engage others according to How to Win Friends and Influence People?

In terms of the other person’s interests.

How do you make someone feel important as stated in How to Win Friends and Influence People?

Do it sincerely.

What are the four noble truths?

The Four Noble Truths are fundamental teachings in Buddhism that outline the nature of suffering and the path to liberation: 1. **Suffering (Dukkha)**: Life inherently involves suffering, including pain, loss, and dissatisfaction. 2. **Cause of Suffering (Samudaya)**: Craving and attachment are the root causes of suffering. 3. **Cessation of Suffering (Nirodha)**: Suffering can end by eliminating craving and attachment, leading to enlightenment or nirvana. 4. **Path to End Suffering (Magga)**: The Noble Eightfold Path provides a guide to end suffering through ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom.

What are the four noble truths conceptually (not the actual truths themselves)?

The Four Noble Truths are fundamental teachings in Buddhism that outline the nature of suffering and the path to liberation.

What is the eightfold path?

The Noble Eightfold Path is a core teaching in Buddhism, outlining a practical guide to end suffering and achieve enlightenment.

What are the eight elements of the eightfold path?

1. View 2. Intention 3. Speech 4. Action 5. Livelihood 6. Effort 7. Mindfulness 8. Concentration

What is the First Noble Truth in Buddhism?

The First Noble Truth is "Suffering (Dukkha)," which states that life inherently involves suffering, including pain, loss, and dissatisfaction.

What does the Second Noble Truth explain?

The Second Noble Truth, "Cause of Suffering (Samudaya)," explains that craving and attachment are the root causes of suffering.

What is the Third Noble Truth?

The Third Noble Truth is "Cessation of Suffering (Nirodha)," which teaches that suffering can end by eliminating craving and attachment, leading to enlightenment or nirvana.

What does the Fourth Noble Truth describe?

The Fourth Noble Truth, "Path to End Suffering (Magga)," describes the Noble Eightfold Path as a guide to end suffering through ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom.

What does the Fourth Noble Truth describe?

The Fourth Noble Truth, "Path to End Suffering (Magga)," describes the Noble Eightfold Path as a guide to end suffering through ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom.

What is "Right View" in the Eightfold Path?

Right View involves understanding the nature of reality and the Four Noble Truths, recognizing that actions have consequences

What does "Right Intention" mean in the Eightfold Path?

Right Intention refers to commitment to ethical and mental self-improvement, fostering thoughts of goodwill and non-harm.

What is "Right Speech" in the Eightfold Path?

Right Speech involves speaking truthfully, avoiding lying, divisive speech, harsh words, and idle chatter.

What does "Right Action" entail in the Eightfold Path?

Right Action means behaving ethically by refraining from harming living beings, stealing, and engaging in sexual misconduct.

What is meant by "Right Livelihood" in the Eightfold Path?

Right Livelihood involves earning a living in a way that does not harm others, avoiding trades that exploit or harm

What is "Right Effort" in the Eightfold Path?

Right Effort means cultivating positive states of mind, preventing negative states, and maintaining focus on beneficial actions

What does "Right Mindfulness" involve in the Eightfold Path?

Right Mindfulness is developing awareness of body, feelings, thoughts, and phenomena to maintain focus on reality.

What is "Right Concentration" in the Eightfold Path?

Right Concentration involves practicing meditation to achieve deep mental focus and clarity, leading to insight and calmness.