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Rather than tackling all of X from the get-go, you can avoid solely shooting for the moon-shot (large risk efforts) and instead define roof-shots (safe steps to unlock value) that move you closer to your goals.
Software Engineering - The Soft Parts
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So we have to start to think about the alternative, and what is the happiness or unhappiness associated with the alternative compared to what’s going on now. But we don’t really focus there naturally.
Here’s How Quitting Can be Your Competitive Advantage
David Epstein
Find a Scenius - We need to move away from the lone genius myth of creativity.
“Scenius” is a healthier way to think about creativity - “a whole scene of people supporting each other, looking at each other’s work, copying from each other, stealing ideas, and contributing ideas”.
Anyone can contribute to the scenius. You don’t have to be an expert.
Show Your Work! (Austin Kleon) - Book Summary, Notes & Highlights
Ali Abdaal
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