If you’re outside this pool, its radical simplicity shouldn’t evince too much envy. On the other hand, if you’re inside this pool—someone whose contribution to the world is discrete, clear, and individualized*—then you should give this philosophy serious consideration, as it might be the deciding factor between an average career and one that will b

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There is an alternate theory of success. Not blitzscale. Not regrowth Just a long, slow unfolding of competence. One tool, one essay, one idea at a time.

It doesn’t look impressive. It doesn’t sound like a pitch deck. But it works, if your definition of working includes sleeping well, making clear things, and becoming slowly wiser.