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Think Different, Think Unique, Be Right When Others Are Wrong
To be successful in many careers, it's not enough to be right. You have to be right and think differently (e.g. scientists, investors).
Independent mindedness is the art of being right when everyone else is wrong.
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Characteristics of Independent-Minded People
- Contrarian nature.
- Display an amusement in denying conventional wisdom.
- Relentless fact-checking.
- Have a desire to determine the truth.
- Curiosity.
- Novel ideas that drive progress.
These characteristics need not be possessed in equal mea...
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What To Do If You Don't Possess An Independent Mindset
Conventionally minded people may be unwilling to admit or even unaware that they are conventionally-minded.
How to develop independent mindedness:
- Develop relationships with independently-minded individuals
- Attempt to empathize with diverse indiv...
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The Need to Be Right
Compelling the other person to be wrong is a terrible trait to have and can be extremely destructive in relationships. This need usually stems from the fear of being disrespected or from the fear of being seen for who you are, a flawed person that makes mistakes...
Willpower Upon Own Self to Think & Do Right Things
- To set about getting rich in a scientific way, you do not try to apply your will power to anything outside of yourself.
- It is wrong to apply your will to other men and women, in order to get them to do what you wish done.
- You have no right to use your will power upon anot...
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