Ego is a powerful enemy when it comes to better understanding reality. - Shane Parrish

Learning from the experiences of others is much more productive. You need to always approach your circle with curiosity, seeking out information that can help you expand and strengthen it.

Time is the friend of someone who is properly positioned and the enemy of someone poorly positioned.

When understanding is separated from reality, we lose our powers. Understanding must constantly be tested against reality and updated accordingly. This isn’t a box we can tick, a task with a definite beginning and end, but a continuous process.