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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

You can choose which problems to engage with. Accepting something as a problem is the first step to expending emotional energy on it, so be selective.

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44 Harsh Truths About Human Nature - Naval Ravikant (4K)

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44 Harsh Truths About Human Nature - Naval Ravikant (4K)

04/01/25

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Dr. Ethan Kross

11/25/24

@ Andrew Huberman

When faced with emotional challenges, it's beneficial to focus on the problem at hand, take breaks, and then return to it for effective coping.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Most problems are mental constructs rather than real issues. You have to interpret and create a narrative around them before they become a problem in your life.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

To identify real problems worth solving, focus on your interests and work on things that genuinely engage you, even if they seem trivial to others.

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Michael Seibel

04/05/19

@ Y Combinator

After identifying an interesting problem, assess why you are uniquely qualified to tackle it, as this can guide your approach.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

You can observe your thoughts through various methods like therapy, journaling, or simply taking long walks, which helps you become more selective about the problems you engage with.

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Dayu Dara Permata

09/26/23

@ EO

When faced with multiple potential solutions, breaking them down makes the challenges more manageable, but prioritization is essential due to limited resources.

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Amit Jain

05/16/25

@ EO

Finding a problem that excites you is essential; it's not just about interest but about the depth of engagement that keeps you motivated.

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Lex Fridman Cast

06/15/25

@ Lex Fridman

When faced with a problem that seems insurmountable, I often switch to a different problem or modify the existing one to find a new approach.

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Rick Rubin

01/16/23

@ Andrew Huberman

I believe that to stew over a problem is not the way to solve it; instead, I hold the problems lightly and allow my subconscious to work on them while I'm disengaged.