Trying Truly

Proving life can be a Positive Sum game if you're brave enough to try (yes even business and politics!)

The hottest Substack posts of Trying Truly

And their main takeaways

The Shitty Stack System

124 HN points • 22 Jun 23

💼 Business Management Incentives Collaboration Leadership

Relying on fear and coercion for motivation can be damaging and counterproductive in the workplace.
Implementing competitive ranking systems can lead to toxic work environments and hinder collaboration.
Replacing negative incentives with positive sum dynamics, such as teamwork and personal development, can ultimately lead to greater success and organizational growth.

Ignoring The Reward Matrix

42 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23

🎭️ Culture Society Education Leadership Human behavior Social norms

Rules are not always as important as they seem, and sometimes breaking them can teach valuable lessons.
Seeing beyond existing incentive structures can provide a significant advantage in navigating reality.
The ability to define your own incentives can lead to positive outcomes and allow for transformative change.

Why raising 1M$ isn't all that

1 HN point • 19 Feb 24

💼 Business Startup Venture Capital Entrepreneurship Company growth Financial Management

Raising $1M may seem exciting, but it's important to realize the true value beyond just the capital.
Consider the experience gained from building a company before returning to pursue bigger goals.
Success isn't just about the money; it's about the meaningful work, growth, and time spent together as a team.

With great Empathy comes great Response Ability

3 HN points • 03 Jul 23

📖 Philosophy Empathy Morality Responsibility Psychology Ethics

Empathy allows us to understand and influence others.
There are different types of empathy: emotional and cognitive.
It's important to use empathy responsibly for positive impact.

How a pinky promise stopped a war in the Middle East

1 HN point • 06 Mar 23

🌍 World Politics Middle East Diplomacy Conflict resolution Leadership

Jordanian and Israeli leaders avoided war by trusting each other's word.
King Hussein and Yitzhak Shamir made a pinky promise to prevent accidental conflict.
This act of trust averted a potential war during a volatile period in the Middle East.

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How "Generous Tit for Tat" wins at life

1 HN point • 03 Mar 23

📖 Philosophy Ethics Game Theory Balance Strategy Human nature

Strength is important in life, but don't forget the power of gentleness
Game theory shows that a strategy of 'Generous Tit for Tat' can be a strong approach in interactions
In real life, it's crucial to incorporate strength and gentleness to navigate interactions effectively

Truly Trying

0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 23

There are kind and fair people who take heroic risks and collaborate for a better world
Some individuals prioritize personal gain over kindness and generosity
Encouraging everyone, even the self-serving, to prioritize kindness and generosity