One argument in favor of the Soldier Mindset is the need for self-delusion when undertaking difficult tasks, such as starting a company. It is suggested that overconfidence and the belief in definite success are necessary to motivate oneself, despite the actual uncertainty and low guarantee of success even for diligent and talented individuals.
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What are "scout" and "soldier" mindsets? How can we have productive disagreements even when one person isn't in scout mindset? Is knowing about good rationality habits sufficient to reason well? When do we naturally tend to be in scout mindset or soldier mindset? When is each mindset beneficial or harmful? Are humans "rationally irrational"? What are the two different types of confidence? What are some practical strategies for shifting our mindset in the moment from soldier to scout?
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