Tom Schmidt
@neverbeneedy
Tom Schmidt
Progress doesn't come from revolutionary leaps but from the patient accumulation of small, earned advances.
Brain Food: Embracing Life
"Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt."
3-2-1: On the value of early experiments, what creates trust, and speed vs patience
When everyone else feels exhausted, thatâs your opportunity to accelerate
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Imagine you have an evil identical twin whose sole job is to have 10x the agency of you. What ideas would they have? This thought experiment allows the mind to explore creative ideas you'd never think of.
George Mack ⢠High Agency In 30 Minutes
The walls you put up to protect yourself work to imprison you.
Brain Food: The Right Details
"I don't know, but I'll test and find out" transforms obstacles into exciting problems to solve rather than soul-crushing setbacksâ
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You frame the problem yourself, make an initial pass, then use AI to challenge your assumptions, uncover blind spots, and sharpen your argument
Think First, AI Second
As Kevin Kelly says: âDonât aim to be the best, be the onlyâ.