How to Live an Asymmetric Life
I.
"Take all the energy you spend on...
worrying about the past
worrying about the future
worrying about what others think
worrying about if you might fail
... and channel that energy into one useful action within your control."
II.
"Stories of failure resonate more than stories of success. Few people reach the top, but everyone has failed—including those... See more
"Take all the energy you spend on...
worrying about the past
worrying about the future
worrying about what others think
worrying about if you might fail
... and channel that energy into one useful action within your control."
II.
"Stories of failure resonate more than stories of success. Few people reach the top, but everyone has failed—including those... See more
Instead of pursuing options that cap downside while also capping upside, make bets that have asymmetric pay-offs: If you win, you win big. If not, you’ve gained valuable skills, relationships, and reputational benefits that will carry you over to your next asymmetric bet.