1512: Most People Are Evil Idiots. Now What by James Altucher on the Importance of Self-Initiative
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Episode 1512:
James Altucher explores the reality that most people, especially gatekeepers, often lack the insight or motivation to recognize potential in others. Through a series of anecdotes and thought experiments, he illustrates how personal success often demands bypassing conventional approval and relentlessly experimenting to create your own opportunities, highlighting the importance of self-initiative over validation.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/most-people-are-evil-idiots/
Quotes to ponder:
"Nobody wakes up and says, 'Today is the day I make some unknown person a superstar!'"
"Don’t trust anyone. Don’t listen to anyone. Ignore them."
"This is about not waiting for permission. Experiment with everything you care about."
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