

Luck, Success, and Increasing Your Surface Area
Dec 10, 2021
The podcast discusses the role of luck in success and challenges the belief in a prescribed formula for success. It explores the limitations of personal success stories and highlights the significance of first order principles. The hosts also explore the power of cliches and narratives in conveying valuable insights, and emphasize the importance of persistence and iteration. Finally, they discuss the concept of luck and success in relation to developing relationships and increasing the surface area of luck through building strong connections.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Role of Luck in Success
02:09 • 10min
The Unreliability of Personal Success Stories and the Importance of First Order Principles
12:38 • 2min
The Power of Cliches, Narratives, and Persistence
14:36 • 3min
Luck, Success, and Developing Relationships
17:19 • 5min