“Showing off is the fool’s idea of glory.” — Bruce Lee
TODO “Keep Your Identity Small” by Paul Graham
“I assume I’m below average” by Derek Sivers
Now I just assume I’m below average.
It serves me well. I listen more. I ask a lot of questions. I’ve stopped thinking others are stupid. I assume most people are smarter than me.
To assume you’re below average is to admit you’re still learning. You focus on what you need to improve, not your past accomplishments.
TODO David Foster Wallace’s Commencement Speech “This Is Water”
Leave your ego at the door.
Ego is not your Amigo.
One of the great mistakes in life is suffering for years because you didn’t want to feel foolish for five minutes.
- You don’t want to apologize, so you let a relationship deteriorate.
- You’re scared of the sting of rejection, so you don’t ask for what you want.
- You fear people will say your idea is dumb, so you never start the business.
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