Exceptional

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Exceptional Thoughts on how to be exceptional by Sigil Wen on Oct 2nd, 2022. Updated on Nov 13th, 2022 Understand Mimetic Desire- avoid echo-chamber environments and groupthink, the biggest limiter of human potential. Challenge the "Mimetic Truths" of that bubble by diversifying environments and independent thought. Leverage mimetic desire to your advantage. You are the average of your 5 closest peers. The average of 5 highly driven builders is a great builder. Stop caring what people think. Be selective of those whose thoughts you care about. Internal validation cures the need for validation from others. Learn to think Independently. Independent thought comes from first principles thinking, independent reflection, curiosity-driven learning, and an intentional information diet. Incredible minds build incredible infromation diets. Pursue your natural curiosity with blistering intensity. Protect your mind from the Attention Economy. Behind TikTok, Instagram, Media, and YouTube are a thou

Thoughts on how to be exceptional by Sigil Wen on Oct 2nd, 2022. Updated on Nov 13th, 2022 Understand Mimetic Desire- avoid echo-chamber environments and groupthink, the biggest limiter of human potential. Challenge the "Mimetic Truths" of that bubble by diversifying environments and independent thought. Leverage mimetic desire to your advantage. You are the average of your 5 closest peers. The average of 5 highly driven builders is a great builder. Stop caring what people think. Be selective of those whose thoughts you care about. Internal validation cures the need for validation from…

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