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People and institutions who derive their power from controlling one of the existing categories will fight progress that might undo the importance of the category.
Albert Wenger • Progress vs. Categories
Happiness sure seems stable despite disruption.
So, this Cartier Watch Might Set You Back $1.6 Million
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Parents most important role being: "preparing [our kids] to navigate and build their Tomorrow."
After thousands of hours conversing, I came to the conclusion that if we had one thing to watch out and nurture, the pillar of it all, the one precious trait that has been mistreated for way too long while being at the core of any human initiative (as... See more
Mathilde Baillet • Confidence & cie.
What Should Governments Do?Ban certain activities outright:- No more new cars with internal combustion enginesCreate a carbon tax:- Ideally $100/ton- Pay if you emit, earn if you drawdownFund basic research:- Nuclear fusion- GeoengineeringFunde Prizes:- Best drawdown solution
Albert Wenger • Climate 101 with Albert Wenger pt 2
How to Win Friends & Influence People. Essentially, the book can be summed up into five simple steps:
Pay someone a genuine compliment. It has to be sincere. It can’t be a fake compliment.
Ask them a question about their favorite subject, which is typically something about themselves. And then just listen, listen, listen, and listen until they’re done talking.
Try and quickly assess their needs.
If you were trying to sell something or get something from someone, consider a trial close. Give the person a chance to either lean in or opt out.
Close. The only difference between four and five is the word if in form.
First, we need more cults in this world. Second, each one of us represents a cult of our own personality that we have to manage. And third, we all have to be careful what we worship.