11min chapter

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Excellence with Silicon Valley Legend Jackie Reses

A Bit of Optimism

CHAPTER

Paranoia and the Importance of Staying Driven

This chapter discusses the role of paranoia in staying humble and driven, highlighting the importance of humility and a defensive mindset. It also touches on the challenge of work-life balance and the preference for working with people one enjoys. Additionally, it emphasizes the value of hiring for intelligence, grit, and thinking outside the box when inventing new things.

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