Speed matters, but knowing when and where to apply it is crucial. When should you go slow vs fast?
Read MoreNewer does not always equal better. In fact, older is often better. Longevity implies resistance to change, obsolescence, competition, and thus odds of continued survival into the future.
Read MoreDoublethink is a form of self-deception. We’re all capable of holding contradictory beliefs and ideas. The trick is to be aware of these contradictions and manage them to our benefit.
Read MoreLiminal moments are the periods of transition we experience between tasks. These transitions of attention are dangerous. Often without you realizing it, they create uncertainty and anxiety that push you towards the false haven of distraction.
Read MoreFirst principles thinking is a powerful mental model.[1] You can use it to simplify complex problems, discover novel solutions, and learn new skills. The idea is to break something down into its basic parts, understand them, and explore different ways of putting them back together. You deconstruct so you can reconstruct.
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