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advice is highly sus

Midnight Musings • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jul 22
📖 Philosophy Wisdom Advice Ethics Self-reflection Personal Growth
  1. Be careful with advice. Just because someone is considered an expert doesn't mean their experiences will work for you. Everyone's journey is unique.
  2. Not all advice is good advice. Sometimes, people give advice based on their values, which might not match yours. It's important to think about what you truly want.
  3. Instead of trying to copy others, it's better to look inside yourself for guidance. Reflect on what really makes you happy, rather than chasing external success.

✋If you want to avoid costly mistakes

The Wisdom Project • 0 implied HN points • 15 Dec 24
📖 Philosophy Mental models Decision-making Personal Growth Wisdom Self-Improvement
  1. To make better choices in life, focus on avoiding mistakes instead of just trying to achieve goals. This means thinking about what to stay away from.
  2. Instead of asking how to be fitter, richer, or happier, ask what habits or choices can lead you to be unfit, poor, or sad.
  3. Use the idea of 'inversion' to guide your decisions. If you know what leads to negative outcomes, you can avoid those paths to improve your life.