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Paul Buchheit

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Believing that I already know the answer limits my openness to learning larger truths, which is a danger of experience.

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Paul Buchheit

@ Y Combinator

07/31/14

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Michael Seibel

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Many people tend to seek advice that confirms their existing beliefs, which can lead to poor decision-making regarding their careers.

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Ezra Klein

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Writing often pressures authors to present a definitive answer, which can lead to over-persuasion of oneself and a lack of uncertainty.

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Jordan Peterson

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I believe that the intent behind a question influences the quality of the answers I receive, guiding me towards better insights.

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I believe the time spent grappling with a text is crucial for true understanding; shortcuts in knowledge acquisition can be misleading.

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Jocko Willink

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Confidence comes from experience, but a key to gaining it quickly is being okay with not knowing everything.

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Rory Sutherland

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Our education system encourages people to find the single right answer, which is different from effective problem-solving.

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Robert Greene

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Stupid people are more dangerous than evil people because their certainty in having all the answers leads to poor decisions.

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Jerry Colonna

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Asking questions that startle us can lead to profound insights and personal growth, even if the answers are scary.

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Paul Buchheit

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Investing in areas I know well can be tricky; I often find that I need to unlearn my assumptions to avoid missing out on good opportunities.