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Let’s take this idea of Empedocles’ dog a bit further: If something that makes no sense to you (say, religion—if you are an atheist—or some age-old habit or practice called irrational); if that something has been around for a very, very long time, then, irrational or not, you can expect it to stick around much longer, and outlive those who call for its demise.
Antifragile
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Tip from Blake: Pass the Voice Test
Reason: You don’t want to sound like a robot. Here’s how: 1) Read your written copy out loud. 2) If it sounds robotic or boring, rewrite it
Helper: Just say it out loud! No secret sauce here.
I Studied Hundreds of To...
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There’s a corner store a 20-minute walk from your house that sells delicious ice cream treats, and you’re walking to get one. Are you worried that you won’t get there? Do you feel competitive with someone who happens to be closer to the store? Do you feel guilty that you’re not there yet?
Who Shaan Puri Is Becoming
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