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Lean into it

· [Joshua Rasband]

In the absence of strong preferences, default to specialization in the ways that are most accessible to you.

This is a good heuristic because it leverages the random details of your circumstances into the possibility of a significant comparative advantage.

I think the world needs more people who are willing to “lean into” the quirks of their individual circumstances. Diversity and specialization are engines of scientific progress, economic growth, and artistic expression.

By “leaning into it” you attempt to take advantage of your unique position, whatever it is.

#life

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