A list of powerful reflective questions is provided at the end of the book, urging individuals to ponder on aspects such as their deeply held beliefs, unrecognized trends, readiness for unforeseen risks, adaptability to changing incentives, attribution of credit, hidden struggles of admired individuals, and the potential flexibility of their strong beliefs.
What I learned from Same As Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes by Morgan Housel.
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Timestamps
[00:00] How to Predict the Future [01:57] Risk is What You Don’t See [03:53] People Want Certainty, not Accuracy [07:31] Storytelling is a Superpower [11:06] Calm Times Create Crazy Times [13:19] Don’t Go Too Fast [16:27] More Stress Is Good [17:56] Good News Happens Slowly [19:48] How to Be a Rational Optimist [21:16] Perfection Makes You Fragile [23:10] It’s Supposed to Be Hard [25:04] Don’t Quit When You’re Ahead [26:05] Questions to Ask Yourself
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