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This is a pretty useful list of tools to understand the world. I find the explanations to be lacking. There's a lot I could say about all of them, but I'll pick
by kayodelycaon 4y ago
This is a pretty useful list of tools to understand the world. I find the explanations to be lacking. There's a lot I could say about all of them, but I'll pick one as an example.
Antifragility.
The concept is good. The explanation limits it. There's nothing wrong with planning a long career in one place, as long as you have a backup plan. The italics is the key. The mindset is the world is fragile. Things can happen.
For me specifically:
I can't work a job that lacks structure or has variable income without severe consequences for my mental health. That doesn't mean I can't use this mental model. I know my job could end any day, but that's unlikely. So I live below my income and save as much as I can. Times between jobs can get stressful, but not desperate.
- jnovek 4y agoI think anti-fragility could pessimistically be reframed as “be naive about your limits” or “pretend to be perfect”. I think knowing, acknowledging and planning around your personal limitations (per your example) is much more effective and sustainable than just trying to tough it out. Everyone has limits. Hitting your limits before you realize what they are isn’t a great experience.