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The majority of your success comes from the top 4% of your actions.
Almighty and eternal Lord God, the great Creator of heaven and earth, and the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; look down from heaven in pity and compassion upon me thy servant, who humbly prostrate myself before thee.
A rational (and risk-averse) investor should pay a higher price for a share, other things equal, the less risky the company’s stock.
A pivot is a special kind of change designed to test a new fundamental hypothesis about the product, business model, and engine of growth.
You should engage in negotiation with a mindset of discovery - with hypotheses you’re looking to disprove. The goal is to extract as much information as possible. (Beginner’s mind)
When you have something to say, don't be silent.
To achieve stillness, we’ll need to focus on three domains, the timeless trinity of mind, body, soul—the head, the heart, the flesh.
The true value of an organization is measured by the desire others have to contribute to that organization’s ability to keep succeeding, not just during the time they are there, but well beyond their own tenure.
We are all paid to solve problems. Make sure to pick fun people to solve problems with.
Taking a walk in the countryside, like listening to a favourite song or meeting friends for an evening of conversation, is thus a good example of what the philosopher Kieran Setiya calls an ‘atelic activity’, meaning that its value isn’t derived from its telos, or ultimate aim. - Kieran Setiya