Focusing on Effort, not Outcome

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The key insight here is that instead of being held back by fear of failure, one should consider what they would pursue if they weren't afraid. This mindset shift allows individuals to focus on their true passions and give their best effort, without being consumed by worries about success or popularity. By separating the choice of pursuing a goal from the outcome, individuals can control their actions and dedication, but not the final result. This approach emphasizes creating and putting out work without fixating on whether it becomes popular or successful.

Episode 598: Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) talk about which path is worth pursuing: money or passion?

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Show Notes:

(0:00) The rise and fall of the Lehman Brothers

(4:56) The life we live vs the unlived life

(9:13) How Jerry Seinfeld puts in the work

(12:54) You don't have to save the world

(21:45) “What would I work on if I wasn't afraid?”

(23:27) Sylvester Stallone and the wolf at the door

(30:10) Low Key Billy of the Week: Michael Pryor

(39:29) Sam reflects on being popular

(40:58) Sam and Shaan's "number" to walk away

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