Prioritize Clear Thinking Over Speed
“Clear thinkers appeal to first principles. You can’t think clearly in a busy or emotional mind.”
Slow down to make high-quality decisions that matter.-
Use First Principles Thinking
Break problems down to their fundamental truths, rather than relying on analogy or convention. -
Make Fewer, Better Decisions
“The fewer decisions you make, the better. Focus on the big ones that truly matter.”
Decision fatigue is real—preserve your mental energy. -
Avoid Indecision—It's a Decision Too
Not deciding is often worse than deciding incorrectly. Commit and course-correct as needed. -
Leverage Judgment Over Effort
“The most important skill in life is judgment. It’s how you navigate leverage.”
Good judgment compounds over time and is hard to replace. -
Make Reversible vs. Irreversible Decisions Differently
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Reversible? Decide quickly.
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Irreversible? Take your time, gather information, and sleep on it.
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Use Probabilistic Thinking
Think in terms of probabilities, not certainties. Estimate outcomes and their likelihoods. -
Ignore the Noise, Focus on the Signal
“99% of information is irrelevant or noise. Filter ruthlessly.”
Avoid reacting to every new thing—trust your filters. -
Optimize for the Long Term
Make decisions that benefit you in 5–10 years, not just the next few weeks. -
Trust Your Intuition (Once Trained)
“The best decisions are made with a combination of logic and intuition.”
Intuition becomes reliable when it’s based on deep understanding and experience.
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