The winners of any game are the people who are so addicted, that they continue playing even as the marginal utility from winning declines.
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Replying to @naval
addiction = an abnormally high marginal utility. Competition naturally allocates gains to those for whom winning is the sweetest.
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ya but addictive behaviors can also cause self-destruction. Long-term gains come from persistent and balanced work I think.
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Any behavior can be self-destructive. Depends what you do. Balance is often code for mediocrity (which is fine)
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Replying to @MindsFiction
addictive behavior towards healthy activities is productive. But persistence is essential for me. I try to find a good mix.
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Persistence is essential. Will get you further than 90% of people. Naval is referring to the top 1%. The chronically obsessed.
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