Chamath Palihapitiya: Understanding Yourself [The Knowledge Project Ep. #94] - Farnam Street

Which of my strongest beliefs are formed on second-hand information vs. first-hand experience?

If I could not compare myself to anyone else, how would I define a good life?

Whose views do I criticize that I would actually agree with if I lived in their shoes?

Who do I envy that is actually less happy than I am?

Looking back, am I any good at anticipati... See more

This is, I think, why being a creative or an entrepreneurial person is one of the steepest paths to self-actualization. To succeed at what you are doing, you HAVE to manage yourself wisely (and thus face and break patterns that no longer serve you) to make the path work. Your ability to thrive is dependent on your ability to make what is unconsciou... See more

21 difficult questions from Morgan Housel to humble yourself. https://t.co/60kCJUhQp8

Who has the right answers but I ignore because they’re not articulate?

What haven’t I experienced firsthand that leaves me naive to how something works? As Jeff Immelt said, “Every job looks easy when you’re not the one doing it.”

Which of my current views would I disagree with if I were born in a different country or generation?

What do I despera

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