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Don't think of yourself as dependent on some gatekeeper giving you
a "big break." Even if this were true, the best way to get it would
be to focus on doing good work rather than chasing influential
people.
How to Do Great Work
paulgraham.com
He had his own set of internal drives that were meaningful to him, and whatever unique incentive structures and norms existed in this building’s territory (study, pass tests, avoid punishment) were factored out of his decision making. Unafraid of neither the rewards nor the penalties.
Ignoring the Reward Matrix
tryingtruly.substack.com
Whether you like the person you are depending on is irrelevant. In life-and-death situations, you want someone you can put your faith in. Soldiers who fall asleep on guard duty can be shot, which is harsh but necessary punishment. If soldiers in war, spouses in a marriage, or partners in a business cannot trust the intentions and competence of those they rely on, things unravel quickly.
On Character
Stanley McChrystal
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