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Astral Codex Ten • 3166 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🚌 Education Discussion Contest Opportunity
  1. Updates on the 2023 Forecasting Contest were shared, including progress on showing everyone's score, correction on commenter performance, potential prize donation, and interactive analyses by Jordan Breffle.
  2. A comment on race and lived experience sparked discussion on Roma heritage and the challenges faced by different groups, revealing complexities in language and identity.
  3. The Center for Effective Altruism is seeking a new head of communications, offering a significant remote position with a salary up to mid-6-figures.

Election Countdown, 258 Days to Go: The New Politics of Place.

Breaking the News • 487 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Policy Opportunity Investment Economy
  1. Place has always been significant in American personal stories and national politics, influencing decisions to stay or go.
  2. Federal policies are beginning to bring more opportunities to historically neglected areas, such as the Rust Belt, by strategically directing investments.
  3. There is a shift towards more planned and effective federal initiatives that focus on boosting local economies and communities, recognizing the importance of place-based growth.

Accounting for fortune

Probable Wisdom • 19 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
💼 Business Success Luck Entrepreneurship Innovation Opportunity
  1. Don't underestimate the role of luck in success and failure. It's important to acknowledge its contribution.
  2. When studying success, account for chance and fortune to learn effectively. What worked for someone else may not work for you, and vice versa.
  3. To increase your chances of success, identify opportunities, develop an endurance strategy, understand your context, and create ways to generate opportunities.
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Reflections on 2022 and Looking Forward

Trantor Publishing • 79 implied HN points • 01 Jan 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Reflections God Future Opportunity Belief
  1. The year 2022 was a time of transition after Covid lockdowns, with people realizing the need for change and rejecting compromise.
  2. 2023 holds opportunities for creators in the indie community despite expected hardships, with new content and collaborations emerging.
  3. It's important to face fears and take action in times of uncertainty, making the most of opportunities for personal growth and positive change.

The Challenge for Minority Aspiring Executives

The Uncommon Executive • 0 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
💼 Business Diversity Leadership Progress Challenges Opportunity
  1. Diverse teams bring more innovation and better performance to companies. Having more women executives positively impacts business performance and innovation.
  2. There is still a lack of diversity in top executive positions, with white males dominating Fortune 100 companies. Women and minorities face challenges in advancing to executive roles.
  3. To overcome challenges as a minority aspiring executive, focus on your unique value proposition, break big goals into manageable steps, and find support from like-minded individuals.