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Balaji Srinivasan on Navigating the Idea Maze
"Request for Startups" with Erik Torenberg
Knowing when to call it
The concept of balancing scarce resources, like time, with potential payoffs is crucial. It is important to optimize for learning and not switch too frequently while pursuing different opportunities. Gaining empathy by experiencing various roles helps understand different incentive structures. The Japanese concept of Iki Gei, focusing on what you're good at, what you love, what can make you money, and what the world needs, provides a useful framework for decision-making and selecting opportunities that align with personal values and goals.
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