You're right. So it's good to discuss this kind of thing with a few alpha-geeks, who will give both sides of the story a proper thrashing. Forcefully considerin

You're right. So it's good to discuss this kind of thing with a few alpha-geeks, who will give both sides of the story a proper thrashing. Forcefully considering both sides of the arguement, and only adopting your preferred side if it wins by a wide margin, is kinda the scientific method. Besides, argueing is fun if you're an alpha-geek. Paul Graham has points I agree with. He has points I disagree with. Tim Ferris has 3 good points - automate stuff, get into business, and sieze every oppertunity. He also has a big mass of platitudes. The problem is, he makes it sound as if his points are the only ones that matter. There are lots of other important rules that you have to follow in most businesses.