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My First Million

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never trade what is precious for what is trivial
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What It Means

Don't exchange your valuable emotional resources for minor inconveniences

Why It Matters

Most people unconsciously waste happiness on things that don't matter

When It's True

When you have choice over your emotional response to circumstances

When It's Risky

When avoiding legitimate emotional responses to serious issues

How to Apply

1

Before reacting emotionally, assess if the trigger deserves your happiness

2

Create mental category of 'precious' (peace, joy, relationships) vs 'trivial' (delays, spills, slights)

3

Ask 'Is this worth my emotional investment?' before engaging

Example Scenario

Waiter brings wrong order at restaurant. Instead of letting annoyance ruin dinner with loved ones, recognize good company is precious and wrong order is trivial