Insights on Success, Delusion, and Communication from Will Smith and Warren Buffett

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Unshakeable faith in one big idea can lead to success or downfall
Successful people can have imposter syndrome or be sociopaths
Dependence on boom can lead to danger in the bust
Delusion leads to proportional repayment
Recessions occur every five to seven years
Checking portfolio vs blood pressure
Pessimist can be wrong if a few big things go right
Knowing when to shut up is important in communication
Having people you don't want to disappoint is valuable
Obsessing over permanent things is better than caring about temporary things
Context is important even if facts are true

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