“Think of negative speech as verbal pollution. And that's what I've been doing: visualizing insults and gossip as a dark cloud, maybe one with some sulfur dioxide. Once you've belched it out, you can't take it back. As grandma said, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. The interesting this is, the less often I vocalize my negative thoughts, the fewer negative thoughts I cook up in the first place.”
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Work
A.J. Jacobs Omnibus: The Know-It-All, The Year of Living Biblically, My Life as an Experiment
This omnibus includes three books by A.J. Jacobs: 'The Know-It-All' where the author attempts to learn everything he can about everything; 'The Year of Living Biblically' where he tries to live by the Bible for a year; and 'My Life as an Experiment' where he conducts a series of self-experiments to improve his life. more
Author
A. J. Jacobs
A. J. Jacobs is an American journalist and author recognized for his innovative approach to storytelling through self-experimentation. His work often intersects with popular culture, philosophy, and personal growth. Born on March 20, 1968, Jacobs has contributed to various publications and is known for his first book, 'The Know-It-All', which chronicles his year-long quest to read the entire Encyclopaedia Britannica. His books, such as 'The Year of Living Biblically' and 'Drop Dead Healthy', have been critically acclaimed and have reached a wide audience. more
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