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How do you survive working at a hedge fund? [Carrie Sun]

The Examined Life

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The Art of Waiting: Unstructured Time and Creativity

This chapter examines the importance of unstructured time and waiting in fostering creativity and imagination. Through personal stories, the discussion highlights how moments of anticipation can lead to innovative ideas, contrasting the urge to optimize with the need for a relaxed mental state for creative flow.

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