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Well, instead of “I,” let us say the experience of a person. Feeling feels; there is no one to feel it. Things are just happening, that’s all. Now it seems to you that there must be an “I” who feels, but if you practice, you will reach the stage where ego dissolves. Then your question will disappear!
The Art of Living
William Hart
As Caplan argues, the best employees have a whole bundle of attributes—including intelligence, of course, but also conscientiousness, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to conform to expectations. These qualities are just as useful in blue-collar settings like warehouses and factories as they are in white-collar settings like design studios and cubicle farms. But whereas someone’s IQ can be measured with a simple 30-minute test, most of these other qualities can only be demonstrated by consistent performance over long periods of time.
The Elephant in the Brain
Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson
Gordon Moore, the legend who preceded Andy Grove as Intel’s CEO, would say, “I view this year’s failure as next year’s opportunity to try it again.”
Measure What Matters
John Doerr
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