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From the Web<\/h2>\n

College is for Socializing<\/a> – Ben does a great job summarizing my number one reason for going to college: meeting people. I’ve found the knowledge that can be acquired in University is decent, but fairly inefficient compared with reading books and practicing in the real world. But the opportunities to work on your networking skills are priceless.<\/p>\n

Evolution = God?<\/a> – The existence of something hinges entirely on how you define it. Here Eliezer proposes that evolution could be viewed as a deity of sorts. Unconscious? Yes. Often cruel? Definitely. But it is still a guiding force for the living world. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to Find Your Dream Job<\/a> – Brad has another great entry about getting the best work possible. The best point?<\/em> Make sure you have 1 year’s worth of savings<\/strong> in the bank at all times. It may seem extreme, but it also affords you the freedom not to live paycheck by paycheck. This is something I need to get started on myself.<\/p>\n

From the Archives<\/h2>\n

The Power of Humility<\/a> – Do I change my opinions? Frequently. Here’s an example where I’ve gone back and forth. Let me state my current opinion for the record: Humble confidence<\/em> is the goal. Where you are secure and unafraid to take action, but you are completely open and humble to the potential for opportunity and being wrong. I feel the latter is too easily neglected.<\/p>\n

From the Shelf<\/h2>\n

The Fountainhead<\/a><\/strong>\"\" – It took 4 weeks, but I finally finished this length and important book. Here are several key philosophical points I agree with wholeheartedly:<\/p>\n