Concept: Power Dynamics (Robert Greene's Laws of Power)
Stand out and show hard work
Hide intentions
Prioritize actions over arguments
Be mindful of words; less speech increases word value
Cultivate confidence
Hire enemies to earn loyalty
Recognize people's selfishness
Avoid commitments, keep options open
Play yourself down, appear humble
Support superiors
Focus on developing strengths and specialties
Downplay achievements, make them seem effortless
Outperform predecessors for recognition
Control anger; ambivalence is more powerful
Stay calm, avoid rushing
Recognize the value of titles or names
Technique: Effective Communication
Read extensively
Write frequently about your thoughts
Know 10 times more than what you're saying
Principle: Decision Making
Never say yes immediately on the phone to avoid social pressure
People don't argue with rules; use them defensively
Technique: Productivity
Address big tasks (rocks) first, then smaller ones (sand)
Concept: Content Creation
Create timeless, easily consumed content
Ensure content remains relevant to work for you when you're not working
Principle: Friendship and Support
Better to be wrong supporting a friend than right not supporting them
Insight: Decision Influence
You're either putting gas or water onto a position
Consider your position when making a decision
Principle: Personal Growth
Manage your temperament
Prioritize outcome over ego
Assess if you're getting stronger or weaker directionally
Insight: Writing Process
Writing reveals lack of understanding about a topic
Writing is the process by which we learn to think
Connections and Patterns:
There's a recurring theme of personal development and strategic thinking across various aspects of life.
The notes emphasize the importance of self-control, whether in communication, decision-making, or personal growth.
There's a focus on long-term thinking, both in personal development and content creation.
Broader Pattern:
These notes seem to be part of a larger exploration of personal and professional development strategies, drawing from various sources and philosophies.
Dissonance:
While some principles advocate for openness and support (e.g., supporting friends), others suggest strategic concealment of intentions and emotions, which could create tension in applying these ideas consistently.
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I meant categorize them into concept, principle, etc
I apologize for the confusion. Here's a categorization of the main ideas from the September 2023 notes:
Concepts:
Leadership as the capacity to transform chaos into order7
People as collections of sub-personalities7
The human mind as a complex vehicle with different parts having their own motivations7
Psychedelics and caffeine as amplifiers of sensory input13
The architecture of the universe as similar to the architecture of our beliefs13
Collective unconscious as deep programming for human behavior and society13
Principles:
Never say yes on the phone to avoid social pressure14
People don't argue with rules14
Create timeless and easily consumed content14
Better to be wrong supporting a friend than right not supporting them14
Outcome over ego14
Insights:
Writing is the process by which we realize we don't understand what we're talking about14
Writing is the process by which we learn to think14
The human mind receives input from various senses and can also send out impulses13
Productivity gains have compounded over time, leading to significant improvements in human living conditions13
Techniques:
Use "big rocks first, then sand" approach for prioritization14
Manage your temperament when making decisions14
Assess if you're getting stronger or weaker directionally14
These categories provide a structured overview of the main ideas present in the September 2023 notes.
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Redo it without the references
Here's a categorization of the main ideas from the September 2023 notes without references:
Concepts:
Leadership as the capacity to transform chaos into order
People as collections of sub-personalities
The human mind as a complex vehicle with different parts having their own motivations
Psychedelics and caffeine as amplifiers of sensory input
The architecture of the universe as similar to the architecture of our beliefs
Collective unconscious as deep programming for human behavior and society
Principles:
Never say yes on the phone to avoid social pressure
People don't argue with rules
Create timeless and easily consumed content
Better to be wrong supporting a friend than right not supporting them
Outcome over ego
Insights:
Writing is the process by which we realize we don't understand what we're talking about
Writing is the process by which we learn to think
The human mind receives input from various senses and can also send out impulses
Productivity gains have compounded over time, leading to significant improvements in human living conditions
Techniques:
Use "big rocks first, then sand" approach for prioritization
Manage your temperament when making decisions
Assess if you're getting stronger or weaker directionally