The biggest draw to running a business is the pure meritocracy of it. If you can sell stuff, you make money. If you can’t, too bad. Compare that with...
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My Best Book Recommendations
Looking to read something that will change your life? Here are some of my favorite books on philosophy, science, self-improvement and more.
Five Lessons about Life and Ultralearning (My WDS Keynote Talk)
1: The hard way is the easy way. 2. A little fear is very useful. 3. Feedback is good, so ignore most of it. 4. The shortest path is straight ahead. 5. ...
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