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I know that if you are not unusually hard-working or competitive or smart, you can still distinguish yourself. Be unusual in some other noticeable, likable way—unusually honest, brave, generous, curious, or pleasant. All of these attributes are composed of discrete behaviors that can be learned through practice.
Sasha Chapin • 50 Things I Know
There are two kinds of fame:
1) Kim Kardashian Fame: You're famous for being famous, so everybody knows who you are.
2) Charlie Munger Fame: A small number of people deeply respect how you think, but most people wouldn't stop if they saw you on the street.
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David Perellx.comI try to choose companies based on the people running them, not the idea or market, because I’ve learned that no one can tell the future but I am an exceptional judge of talent. “I don’t need to know if your idea is going to succeed, I need to know if you are,” is a line from my blog that has been repeated over and over again.
Jason Calacanis • Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups—Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 into $100,000,000
Cliché Munger Quote: “I read Barron's for 50 years. In 50 years I found one investment opportunity in Barron's out of which I made about $80 million with almost no risk.”
I don’t know if all of these are <1k but they all put out incredible work, whether that’s through skill in reading the market or just having unique... See more
Citrinix.comMy mind, my information, my brain trust became the assets.
Arlan Hamilton • It's About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated into Your Greatest Advantage
I lay out my approach for finding superhuman talent, “overpaying” them, and creating a love-vibe culture that nourishes them. And I confess my deep-seated aversion to boring meetings and share the techniques I use to make them electric.
Brad Jacobs • How to Make a Few Billion Dollars
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Rick Rubin
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John Lasseter
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Rem Koolhaas
Marshall McLuhan
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Reggie Jamesx.comTyler's success at discovering and enabling the most talented people before anyone else notices them boils down to four components: