"It is the mark of a charlatan to explain a simple concept in a complex way.
It is the mark of a genius to explain a complex topic in a simple way."
@naval
"The temptation is to show your adversaries your strength and hide your weaknesses. It is much more effective to show them your weaknesses and hide your strength."
@nntaleb
"Skim quickly to find something worth reading, and then absorb it slowly.
Words per minute is a vanity metric - any book worth reading requires pausing to reflect."
@naval
"Your goal in life is to find out the people who need you the most, to find out the business that needs you the most, to find the project and the art that needs you the most. There is something out there just for you."
@naval
"If it is not making you happier, or healthier, or calmer, or having better relationships, or wealthier, then what good is it? It's useless. You can safely discard it."
@naval
"If it is not making you happier, or healthier, or calmer, or having better relationships, or wealthier, then what good is it? It's useless. You can safely discard it."
@naval
"The best teachers are on the Internet. The best books are on the Internet. The best peers are on the Internet. The tools for learning are abundant. It’s the desire to learn that’s scarce.”
@naval
"We are hunters; we are only truly alive in those moments when we improvise; no schedule, just small surprises and stimuli from the environment."
@nntaleb
"My rules for writing:
- Get to the point
- Delete unnecessary words
- Use simple words
- Remove cliches
- Use short sentences
- Be precise
- Surprise the reader
Then, add rhythm."
@david_perell