How to Become a Better Person

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I tend to be quite forgetful about things. I've kind of learned every time I have this like red light that goes off in my head when I'm thinking, I'm going to need to remember to do something. But by and large, I think it's just easier to build a system that compensates for your weaknesses than it is to try to change who you are. We probably put like becoming a better person fundamentally, changing a personality at the top and maybe buying something feels like a cheap way to solve a problem because you're not really solving the fundamental issue. But I would put it on its head and say, no, just like buy something if you can. Take the

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Rob Wiblin is the Head of Research at 80,000 Hours where he investigates how people can do more good in the course of their career and produces a long-form interview show called the 80,000 Hours Podcast. He studied genetics and economics in Australia before moving to the UK to help develop the emerging field of effective altruism. You can learn more about Rob at robwiblin.com, learn more about his research work at 80000hours.org, and follow him on social media at @robertwiblin.

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