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From the widespread belief in God, and Santa, Sam drew a conclusion: it was possible for almost everyone to be self-evidently wrong about something. “Mass delusions are a property of the world, as it turns out,” he said. He had to accept that there was nothing he could do about this. There was no point in arguing with other kids’ belief in Santa Cl

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3 Context, or “Why it matters”: We’re all faking it. Mike and I learned this speaking to Fortune 500 CEOs. We all know a lot about a little. We’re too ashamed or afraid to ask, but we almost always need you to explain why your new fact, idea or thought matters. 4 The choice to learn more, or “Go deeper”: Don’t force someone to read or hear more tha

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In the last five years, what new belief, behavior, or habit has most improved your life? The largest one is probably understanding how to interpret things that other people are saying in situations where their goals do not fully align with yours. A common rookie error that inexperienced leaders make is always agreeing with the last person they talk

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Life Philosophy

Understanding Yourself

You don't have direct access to reality—no one does.

Your brain constructs reality from bits of incoming information. What you perceive is a simulation crafted by your mind. Remarkably, you have the power to shape this simulation into either a heaven or a hell.

Your beliefs shape your capabilities.

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Understand that the ability to deal with not knowing is far more powerful than knowing. Recognize that your goal is to come up with the best answer, that the probability of your having it is small, and that even if you have it, you can’t be confident that you do have it unless you have other believable people test you. Constantly worry about what y

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