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Ezra Klein

05/28/25

@ David Perell

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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Meet the Founder of Vox, NYT Journalist — Ezra Klein

@ David Perell

Meet the Founder of Vox, NYT Journalist — Ezra Klein

05/28/25

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

It's crucial to invest time in understanding the work of others rather than starting from scratch, as it leads to a deeper understanding of the problem.

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Naval Ravikant

06/05/19

@ PowerfulJRE

It's more important to have a deep understanding of the basics rather than memorizing advanced concepts, as true understanding allows for practical application in real life.

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Yuval Noah Harari

10/28/24

@ Rich Roll

Wisdom often comes from taking time to understand a situation before rushing to make decisions; we need to slow down and reflect.

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Ezra Klein

05/28/25

@ David Perell

Many journalists take shortcuts by not doing the reading, which creates an opportunity for those willing to put in the work.

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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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Michael Easter

06/16/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Experiential understanding, gained through challenging experiences, is more impactful than intellectual understanding in communicating ideas.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I find it essential to take time for reading and reflection, which helps maintain creativity and allows for deeper thinking.

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Ezra Klein

05/28/25

@ David Perell

In conversation, I can glide past gaps in my knowledge, but in writing, I can't hide from the rigor required to address those gaps.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Capturing and sharing insights gained from reading books can enrich the learning experience, allowing for deeper connections and understanding of the material.