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Brian Keating and James Altucher have an unfiltered talk on humility, arrogance, and the strange mix of traits needed to achieve great things. From the wisdom of the Talmud to the DunningâKruger effect, they explore why even Nobel Prize winners wrestle with imposter syndrome.
James shares how writing books requires a mix of blind confidence and humility, while Brian connects scientific resilience to obsession, quests, and flow states. The two also talk candidly about the challenges of writing and publishing science books in todayâs worldâand Brian previews his bold new project exploring Jim Simons, âChernâSimons Theory,â and the very arrow of time itself.
What Youâll Learn
- Why success requires balancing humility with courageâand sometimes arrogance with ignorance
- How Nobel Prize winners secretly struggle with imposter syndrome
- Why writing books demands both blind confidence and ruthless editing
- The difference between obsession and quest when pursuing success
- What âChernâSimons Theoryâ reveals about time, space, and the structure of the universe
Timestamped Chapters
00:00 Humility and Chutzpah in Science
06:35 "Feel Good Productivity Insights"
08:08 Considering Career Change for Fulfillment
10:36 "The Genius of Science"
13:54 Topology Links Time and Dimensions
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