The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd #141 Ryan Holiday's Secret Weapon - Billy Oppenheimer on growing in Philadelphia, almost going to law school, role models, working with Ryan Holiday, his research process, the notecard system, skiing, and the downsides to fame
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Apr 10, 2023 AI Snips
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Chance Encounter with Ryan Holiday
- Billy Oppenheimer discovered Ryan Holiday's work through his uncle's recommendation.
- After emailing Holiday and doing odd projects, a chance encounter led to a full-time job offer.
Value of Grunt Work
- Embrace grunt work; valuable lessons often come from seemingly menial tasks.
- Billy Oppenheimer's experience transcribing a conversation between Ryan Holiday and Robert Greene taught him the importance of original sources.
Refining Notes Over Time
- Use time as a filter for note-taking, revisiting notes to ensure continued relevance.
- Avoid simply copying and pasting into digital systems without thoughtful processing.