The Respondents And The Chauffers - Deepstash

The Respondents And The Chauffers

The difference between the people who do the work and the people who just reel off memorized opinions is huge. When you do the work, you can answer the next question. You know when to follow the rules and when they’ll get you in trouble.

The people who know the memorized answer are chauffeurs. They can’t answer the next question. We’re all chauffeurs in some aspects of our lives. This is why understanding your circle of competence is so critical to living a rational life.

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“An idea is something that won’t work unless you do.” - Thomas A. Edison

While we all hold an opinion on almost everything, how many of us actually do the work required to have an opinion?

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