Brain Food: Humility, Math, and Courage
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Brain Food: Humility, Math, and Courage
First, we’re so afraid about what others will say about us that we fail to put our ideas out there and subject them to criticism. This way we can always be right. Second, if we do put our ideas out there and they are criticized, our ego steps in to protect us. We become invested in defending instead of upgrading our ideas.
Rhiannon Beaubien • The Great Mental Models Volume 1: General Thinking Concepts
even if the lesson is purely remedial, we must not let ego block us from hearing it again.
Ryan Holiday • Ego is the Enemy: The Fight to Master Our Greatest Opponent
Imagine what you could accomplish if you weren't focused on being right all the time.
Brain Food: Necessary Virtues
“Study as if you know nothing.
Work as if you can solve anything.”
Work as if you can solve anything.”