curious; self research

A pattern I’ve noticed in successful people: They’re all a little bit delusional about their abilities. Not arrogant. Just unreasonably optimistic about what they can figure out. While everyone else is listing reasons why something won’t work, they’re already trying it. Half the time... See more

Every time you say “this is new for me” instead of “I’m bad at this,” you allow your brain space to learn instead of shut down. That’s neuroplasticity in real time.

anti-intellectualism will have you believe that spending all day reading and going down rabbit holes is a waste of time when you can just “google it” or “ask ChatGPT” More enjoyment comes from knowing how something is made than just enjoying the product.