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Shane Parrish – Mastering Mental Models - [Invest Like the Best, EP.17]

Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy

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Is There a Difference Between an Internal Versus an External?

I've been fascinated by this contrast between an internal verses an external, kind of locust of control or driving motivators. I know a few people that have sort of a pure internal locus which is obviously an incredible competitive advantage in almost every way. But i think that for most of us, we have this sort of external, a, a variable that matters a lot to us. And if the people whose opinions matter to you are notably, you know, better in y dimensions, that seems to be the easiest way to keep that growth mind set going. It's not enough to hang around with smart people, right? You want smart, ethical people who are full of energy and who

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