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Elon Musk: Advice for Young People | Lex Fridman Podcast Clips
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12/31/21
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If you want to make a big positive impact in the world, focus on being useful to your fellow human beings and society.
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Aim to contribute more to society than you consume; strive for a positive net contribution.
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Living a useful life is a good life, one worth having lived.
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Use the mental tools of physics to approach problems broadly in life; they are some of the best tools for education and self-education.
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Read widely across different subjects to develop a good general knowledge and understand the knowledge landscape.
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Explore various fields to discover what truly interests you; peripheral exploration is key to finding your passion.
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Reading is a fast way to identify what you are good at and enjoy, which can lead to a positive impact.
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Adopt a mindset of creating more than you consume; focus on adding to the economic pie rather than taking from others.
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Celebrate others' successes and ideas; this mindset helps grow resources and opportunities for everyone.