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The Dr. Benjamin Hardy Show
The 9 Biggest Mistakes People Make (According To Elon Musk & Dr. Alan Barnard)
Aug 25, 2023
18:00
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Elon Musk and Dr. Alan Barnard discuss the 9 biggest mistakes people make. They explore setting impossible goals, challenging assumptions, and achieving flow state. They also emphasize the significance of removing unnecessary steps and simplifying processes. The power of reflection and deliberate practice is highlighted, along with the importance of questioning assumptions and integrating reflection into sleep for brain transformation.
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- Question assumptions and requirements to avoid wasting time on unnecessary tasks.
- Focus on doing the few right things that have significant upside towards achieving goals and make better use of time.
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Question Assumptions and Requirements
One of the main ideas discussed in this podcast is the importance of questioning assumptions and requirements when making decisions. The podcast highlights how many engineers and individuals tend to optimize things that may not even need to exist. This stems from being trained in school to answer questions and meet specific requirements without questioning their validity. The speaker emphasizes the need to make requirements less restrictive and to challenge them to ensure they align with the goal. By questioning assumptions and requirements, individuals can avoid wasting time on unnecessary tasks.
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