Don’t trust the vibes 1631 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23 📖 Philosophy Truth-seeking Distrust memes that make you feel morally superior or good about yourself. Reason from first principles instead of relying on convention or intuition. Adopt a scout mindset by seeking truth and being open to discarding beliefs that don't work.
Collect as many lottery tickets as you can 2 HN points • 27 Jul 22 Collect as many lottery tickets as you can and focus on the ones that start paying off. Pick lottery tickets with high convexity: capped downsides and uncapped upsides. Treat lucky breaks with urgency, move quickly when you spot a high potential opportunity.