Leaving Money on The Table | #250
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“Everything is opportunity/cost. If I go out to a movie instead of going hiking as my leisure activity, what is the cost of that? If I go to the movies instead of a hike, does that help or hurt my paddling? I’ve got to judge that.” “Quit” doesn’t have to be the opposite of “grit.” This is where “strategic quitting” comes in. Once you’ve found somet
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In the absence of strong convictions about what you want from life, you will always default to wanting more money. It’s the lowest common denominator of desire in a society with any semblance of upward mobility. The key to escaping this cycle is first establishing your priorities (family dynamics, geography, lifestyle, whatever) , and then figuring... See more
Jack Raines • Why Don't We Do What We Want?
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"In the absence of strong convictions about what you want from life, you will always default to wanting more money." – Jack Raines
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