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#174 Agency Is A Skill — Cate Hall on leaving law for poker, developing agency, deterministic vs probabilistic economy, risk, burnout, asking dumb questions, defining ambition, seeking real feedback, and the surface area of luck
May 29, 2024
Former Supreme Court advocate turned poker player and entrepreneur Cate Hall discusses leaving law for poker, developing agency, deterministic vs probabilistic economy, risk, burnout, asking dumb questions, defining ambition, seeking real feedback, and maximizing luck. She shares her inspiring journey of pivoting from a traditional career path to pursue fulfillment and success in unconventional ways.
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- Expanding your surface area of luck by engaging in various activities can increase opportunities for luck to find you.
- Seeking real feedback, even through anonymous forms, can lead to personal and professional growth by providing valuable insights.
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Key Points - Surface Area of Luck
Expanding one's surface area of luck involves creating more opportunities for luck to find you. This can be achieved by engaging in various activities, like making contacts, trying out different endeavors, and being open to serendipitous encounters.
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