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Above the Hollow #37
Observations, articles, and other links. Curated for my children as they embark upon adulthood.
Chris
December 02, 2023
Quotes
You probably don't want maximum effectiveness. For example, the most effective way to make money likely requires a lifestyle you don't want to live. Instead, you want the most effective path that fits your desired lifestyle. How do you want to spend your days? Start there, then optimize."
The single biggest thing that separates people is the consistent ability to show up and do the work. The consequences of failing to show up consistently are getting the results you deserve but not the ones you want.
"I think a life properly lived is just to learn, learn, learn all the time...The one feature that comes through is the continuous learning"
Tweets
Eight Sleep founder's five favorite interview questions
@m_franceschetti is the founder of Eight Sleep (which was valued at $500M in 2021).
On the @twentyminutevc podcast with @HarryStebbings he shares the five interview questions he asks every potential hire:
1. How did you… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
— The Startup Archive (@StartupArchive_)
1:48 PM • Nov 20, 2023
Here's a running list of some of my favorite questions to spark interesting conversations.
— Sahil Bloom (@SahilBloom)
3:05 PM • Nov 30, 2023
The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant
10,000+ pages of civilization summarized in 17 lessons:
— The Latticework (@LTCWRK)
4:05 PM • Sep 23, 2022