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What is the author's opinion about ego and status?
What is the author's opinion about ego and status?
- They are important for success
- They are a false economy (correct)
- They are necessary for happiness
- They are the key to happiness
What does the author believe is a cheat code for success?
What does the author believe is a cheat code for success?
- Intelligence
- Industriousness (correct)
- Connections
- Luck
What is the author's opinion on taking risks and making great mistakes?
What is the author's opinion on taking risks and making great mistakes?
- They should be avoided at all costs
- They can hinder one's career
- They can accelerate one's career (correct)
- They have no impact on one's career
What does the author believe is the price of progress?
What does the author believe is the price of progress?
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What does the author believe about authenticity at work?
What does the author believe about authenticity at work?
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What does the author believe about conscious decision-making?
What does the author believe about conscious decision-making?
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What is the author's opinion on money?
What is the author's opinion on money?
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Study Notes
- The author worked at a big corporate law firm for five years.
- Happiness should be intentionally carved out for oneself.
- Money is often a red herring and people should find their real objective.
- Ego and status are a false economy.
- People should communicate in others' language and prioritize people.
- Taking risks and making great mistakes can accelerate one's career.
- Authenticity is important at work.
- Industriousness is a cheat code for success.
- Discomfort is the price of progress.
- People should make conscious decisions about their priorities and not take themselves too seriously.
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