When understanding is separated from reality, we lose our powers. Understanding must constantly be tested against reality and updated accordingly - Shane Parrish

applied inversion. Here is a brief explanation of his process: Identify the problem Define your objective Identify the forces that support change towards your objective Identify the forces that impede change towards the objective Strategize a solution! This may involve both augmenting or adding to the forces in step 3, and reducing or eliminating the forces in step 4.

Most people try to be good enough, but the people who win try to overwhelm.

They don't just show up and do their best, they do their best before showing up.

They care more.
They are focused.
They are prepared.
They pay attention to the details.

When they show up, they bring so much to the table that winning is almost inevitable.

our default behavior often makes things worse.