People who make non-consensus decisions don't have much time for company politics, pointless meetings, or people they don't respect. - Shane Parrish

Too often we get stuck in “functional fixedness,” a mindset where we see in things only their intended use, rather than their potential use.

Results are a function of position. You don’t need to be smarter than others to outperform them if you can out-position them. Anyone looks like a genius when they’re in a good position, and even the smartest person looks like an idiot when they’re in a bad one.

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