How to Take Over the World How To Be More High Agency & A Political Plan for Taking Over the World (Free Preview)
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Apr 24, 2025 Discover how to cultivate a high agency mindset and take control of your life. Explore the art of reframing problems and designing actionable solutions that drive success. Personal anecdotes highlight the shift from passivity to proactivity in tackling life's challenges. Dive into insights drawn from historical figures and practical strategies for achieving your goals. Plus, hear about intriguing thoughts on power dynamics from recent travels in the Bay Area.
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High Agency Defines Leaders
- High agency means actively shaping your destiny rather than letting the world happen to you.
- This mindset is a consistent trait across great leaders who take proactive action.
Reframe Problems as Learning Gaps
- Frame every problem starting with "I don't know how to X" to activate learning and solution-finding.
- This removes vague complaints and shifts responsibility to yourself to find ways to achieve your goals.
Working Out with Kids
- Ben's morning workout was disrupted by new parent duties, so he combined workout time with caring for kids.
- He pushed a stroller uphill and did exercises with kids on his back, solving his problem with creativity.