Alex Jones-Wolsey

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Learning is downstream of doing. The order should rarely be reversed. Most real knowledge, knowledge worth attaining, lives in the hands . It must be cultivated gradually, like a garden. Really, it must be grown. Most real knowledge is the result of doing something deliberately for a long time and steadily making small improvements. It requires a... See more

Do what you can't

Hard right, easy wrong

Our tendency to overthink often stems from a genuine desire to do things right, be prepared, and make the best possible decisions. It's like having a security system that's so sensitive it goes off when a leaf brushes against the window. Technically, it's doing its job, but it's making life more difficult than it needs to be.