“But anyone who has experienced flow knows that the deep enjoyment it provieds requires an equal degree of disciplined concentration.”

“Anyone who has not experienced the ecstasy of betrayal knows nothing about ecstasy at all.”

“Love isn't something natural. Rather it requires discipline, concentration, patience, faith, and the overcoming of narcissism. It isn't a feeling, it is a practice.”

“Anyone who hasn't experienced the ecstasy of betrayal knows nothing of ecstasy at all.”

“Acting with discipline requires you to know your true nature and, having come to know it, to bring it under control.”

“Not all activities are equal in this regard. Those that involve genuine concentration—studying a musical instrument, playing board games, reading, and dancing—are associated with a lower risk for dementia. Dancing, which requires learning new moves, is both physically and mentally challenging and requires much concentration. Less intense activities, such as bowling, babysitting, and golfing, are not associated with a reduced incidence of Alzheimer’s. (254)”