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Chris x Bill Burnet
Coherence over balance. A life aligned is stronger than a life evenly split.I’d rather move in one clear directionthan perfectly juggle ten. Too much we pursue a life of balance when we need coherency with our values. Pick coherency and rid yourself of other's...
Morgan Housel
Takeaways We often think we have complete control over our lives when in fact there are so many factors and powers in play we have very little. Think about how fast your life could be completely taken away Once in a lifetime events happen often when the sample size is...
Think and grow rich
Takeaways Create a practice for cultivating a strong desire and "want" Imagine yourself already in the possession of riches (whatever these look like for you)
Never split the difference
Takeaways Open questions Let the other person fix your problem with open questions Importance of your internal state being good and avoiding anger and making anything personal at all costs Negotiate by using a high anchor Cool DJ voice - all is under control, all is...
Charisma Myth
Takeaways: Charisma is three things, presence, power and warmth Body language is 80% of communication and this is governed by your internal state (so how you feel and your true intentions really matter) Preparation is very helpful and getting into the right internal...
Chimp paradox
Takeaways Everyone has different parts of their brain The chimp is faster than the human The computer is faster than the chimp YO maybe I can get my computer and train it so that my chimp will be settled more often What causes my chimp to gain control? The stone of...
