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Risk and success in life
1:38:22 - 1:47:03 (08:40)
The fear of failure is often greater than the statistical risk, and people tend to prioritize the opinions of others over their own enjoyment of the passing of time. Success should be measured by making the most of the present and not depending solely on ephemeral things.
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The speaker discusses how people often use the objective metric of statistical risk as an excuse to not take risks, but the more significant risk factor revolves around how they will be perceived by others, whereas he suggests that it's an "absurdly wonderful thing to do."
1:38:22 - 1:41:08 (02:46)
Summary
The speaker discusses how people often use the objective metric of statistical risk as an excuse to not take risks, but the more significant risk factor revolves around how they will be perceived by others, whereas he suggests that it's an "absurdly wonderful thing to do."
ChapterRisk and success in life
Episode#229: Ricardo Semler -- The Seven-Day Weekend and How to Break the Rules
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast host reflects on the concept of success in light of people who have had extraordinary accomplishments but end up being tainted by their failures or mistakes, such as a billionaire now in jail.
1:41:09 - 1:43:31 (02:21)
Summary
The podcast host reflects on the concept of success in light of people who have had extraordinary accomplishments but end up being tainted by their failures or mistakes, such as a billionaire now in jail.
ChapterRisk and success in life
Episode#229: Ricardo Semler -- The Seven-Day Weekend and How to Break the Rules
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The meaning of life, according to James Taylor, is to enjoy the passing of time.
1:43:31 - 1:47:03 (03:31)
Summary
The meaning of life, according to James Taylor, is to enjoy the passing of time. Success, then, should be measured by how one handles themselves in decisive moments and by how they make the most of their present time instead of relying on past accomplishments or future hopes.